UNDERSTANDING URBAN UNREST - READING Flashcards
Newburn focuses on studying:
The absence of the riots
Which of the following approaches to studying the absence of riots is closest to Newburn’s approach?
Within-country diffusion studies
In the Leeds case study, what event sparked tensions between communities?
A police shooting
According to the “flashpoints model” used by Newburn, which factor was identified as most important in preventing riots in Leeds and Bristol?
Interactional factors
Which of the following is NOT identified as a factor that reduced the likelihood of riots in Leeds and Bristol?
The presence of symbolic targets for rioters
According to Treadwell et al., what was the primary motivation for rioters in 2011?
Looting and acquiring consumer goods
Which theoretical perspective does Treadwell et al. draw from?
New realism
According to the interviews with rioters, what did they often do after selling stolen goods?
Purchase more consumer goods legitimately
How do Treadwell et al. characterise the rioters’ relationship with consumer culture?
They were fully indoctrinated into its ideology and values
According to Treadwell et al., what was lacking among the rioters that prevented more sustained political protest?
- A coherent opposing ideology or political narrative
- Strong community ties and solidarity
- Effective leadership and organization
In the Bristol case study, what event sparked tensions between communities?
A protest over a new store
