10 Questions
What is a consequence of the dominance of social scientific thought from the Global North?
Americanization and Westernization of criminology
What is the underlying concern of Stan Cohen's question 'For good or for bad?'
The critical evaluation of the consequences of policies or actions
What is a limitation of the North Atlantic approach?
It assumes universal validity and relevance to the Global South
What is the impact of global interconnection on local developments?
It accelerates the impact of certain theories and policies
What is a consequence of the knowledge divide in criminology?
A dominance of Western thought and approaches
What is the primary goal of the Epistemology of the South perspective?
To challenge traditional Western views of knowledge and epistemology
What is the main objective of Southern Criminology?
To question and change the unequal power dynamics between the Global North and South in knowledge production
What is the significance of the concepts 'The North in the South' and 'the South in the North'?
They signify the complexity and interconnectedness of global dynamics
What is the primary characteristic of the Global South, according to the provided information?
It is marked by diverse economic, social, political, and cultural differences and inequalities
What is the significance of the world-systems theory in understanding the Global South?
It helps to differentiate at least two basic positions within the South
This quiz explores the knowledge divide in the production of academic knowledge, including funding opportunities, brain drain, access to journals, and language divides. It also examines the dominance of social scientific thought on the experience of a small number of societies in the Global North, particularly in criminology.
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