18 Questions
What does the term 'stranger killing' refer to?
Police terminology before 'serial killer'
How does modern celebrity culture promise to liberate individuals?
By freeing individuals from powerlessness and limitations
Who is known as 'Pogo the Killer Clown'?
John Wayne Gacy
According to Richard Ramirez, where does Lucifer dwell?
In all of humanity
How does modernity impact gender, according to the text?
Masculine subjects are figures of power and control
What is one opportunity modernity has presented to serial killers?
'Stranger killing'
What was a unique characteristic of medieval society in terms of life projects?
Rationality
Which of the following is considered a main modern phenomenon according to the text?
Anonymity
What is a key factor conditioning the biological predispositions, desires, or behaviors of serial killers according to the text?
Historical ontology
How does mass media contribute to fostering a culture of celebrity, according to the text?
By showcasing serial killers
Which of the following did Haggerty identify as one of the preconditions for serial killers, according to the text?
Gender patriarchy
What is a distinguishing feature of modern societies in relation to serial killing, as discussed in the text?
Anonymity
What does the quote 'the serial killer is the spectacle whose brilliance dazzles us' suggest about society's view of serial killers?
Society finds the actions of serial killers fascinating and captivating.
What was the common misconception about serial killers in the 1980s?
They were thought to be a recent phenomenon specific to American culture.
Why does Haggerty emphasize putting serial killing in a social and cultural context?
To understand how historical ontology impacts modernity.
How does Haggerty view serial killing in relation to modernity?
As unique to the condition of modernity.
In what way did society perceive serial killers in the 1980s based on the text?
As individuals disconnected from any cultural context.
What aspect does Haggerty believe must be understood to ask the right questions about serial killing?
The historical ontology and cultural context.
Test your knowledge on 'Murderabilia' collectibles and the intersection of celebrity culture with violent crimes. Explore concepts such as the modern concept of celebrity as a force of liberation, anonymity in criminal investigations, and the rationality behind violent acts.
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