Unit 1.4

Question 1

How does the TV portray crime?

Answer 1

Television devotes approximately quarter of all output to crime as compared with 1/10 of “prime-time” TV in the 1950s.

Netflix, in particular, hosts a considerable number of series relating to serial killers and violent crimes. There are also many programmes concerned with law enforcement or police

Question 2

Name an example of Crime shows on TV?

Answer 2

Breaking Bad, Line of Duty, Mindhunter

Question 3

How do Films portray crime?

Answer 3

Representation of crime in films can have a profound impact on how people view crimes. Certain films could be argued as ‘glamorizing’ crime such as films like Scarface

Question 4

Name an example of Crime Films?

Answer 4

Scarface, Breaking Bad, Sucide Squad, Die Hard etc.

Question 5

How do Video Games portray crime and give an example?

Answer 5

Video games can be used to represent the fictional side of crime, however these are mostly aimed at audiences 18+.

Can be argued that it glamorizes crime.

Grand Theft Auto 5

Question 6

How can social media portray/represent crime?

Answer 6

People can often report crimes online on social media pages. Police can also use these platforms to inform and educate the public about certain crimes, as well as making the public aware of offenders in their specific areas.

Question 7

Name an example of social media platforms used?

Answer 7

Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

Question 8

How can Music portray/represent crime?

Answer 8

Many different songs through the decades have been focused on criminal activity, with certain groups talking about the law. Some even have dedicated songs to well-known criminals like ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ by Georgie Fame.

Question 9

Name an example of Music?

Answer 9

‘I Fought The Law’ - The Clash, ‘Polly’ - Nirvana.