Knowledge Divide in Global Academia
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What is a consequence of the dominance of social scientific thought from the Global North?

  • Acceleration of local developments
  • Americanization and Westernization of criminology (correct)
  • Global recognition of diverse worldviews
  • Homogenization of global systems

    • 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 (correct)
  • The romanticization of non-Western societies
  • The need for more research in criminology
  • The lack of funding opportunities in the Global South

    • What is a limitation of the North Atlantic approach?

  • It is too focused on the Global South
  • It assumes universal validity and relevance to the Global South (correct)
  • It is too narrow in its scope
  • It is too broad in its scope

    • What is the impact of global interconnection on local developments?

    <p>It accelerates the impact of certain theories and policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of the knowledge divide in criminology?

    <p>A dominance of Western thought and approaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Epistemology of the South perspective?

    <p>To challenge traditional Western views of knowledge and epistemology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of Southern Criminology?

    <p>To question and change the unequal power dynamics between the Global North and South in knowledge production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the concepts 'The North in the South' and 'the South in the North'?

    <p>They signify the complexity and interconnectedness of global dynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of the Global South, according to the provided information?

    <p>It is marked by diverse economic, social, political, and cultural differences and inequalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the world-systems theory in understanding the Global South?

    <p>It helps to differentiate at least two basic positions within the South</p> Signup and view all the answers

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