THEORIES OF CRIME - CULTURAL CRIM Flashcards
what is cultural criminology?
post-mod view to understand criminal cultures
what do post-mod say crime does?
allows ppl to express identity, show resistance to society and their power struggle
what does Ferrell say about crime?
it isn’t a rational decision, but a results of anger, humiliation, excitement and fear
what are cultural criminologists interested in?
power relations and reactions to deviance from media and state
where can reactions to deviance be seen for cult crim?
moral panics such as mods and rockers
what do cultural crim believe shouldn’t be underestimated?
the role of the media in the social construction of crime and deviance
what 4 names must we remember for cultural criminology?
Katz
Lyng
Young
Katz and Jackson-Jacobs
what does Katz criticise?
socio exp look at CGE, ignore the reason why ppl drawn to crime e.g benefits in the moment
Katz says crime has _____ ________
selfish motivations for example fighting to show toughness and stealing to show materialism
what concept did Lyng come up with?
‘edgework,’ which is where we explore the culture’s boundaries
what does edgework lead to?
fear, anxiety and exhilaration where we feel control
Lyng says that crime is a way to…
escape from the restrictions of modern society and deal with complex post-mod society
how does Lyng link to Katz?
shows the seductions of crime and sense of danger
Young uses cultural crim to explain…
underclass criminality
Young says that WC deviance is due to what?
misbehvaiour, rebellion, risk-taking, anger and frustrations
