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What is a central focus of symbolic interactionism that has been largely avoided by theorists in criminology recently?
What is a central focus of symbolic interactionism that has been largely avoided by theorists in criminology recently?
What is a key mechanism through which the wealthy and powerful exert control over the poor?
What is a key mechanism through which the wealthy and powerful exert control over the poor?
What does Nils Christie argue about the nature of crime?
What does Nils Christie argue about the nature of crime?
According to Nils Christie, what should be the primary focus of criminological study?
According to Nils Christie, what should be the primary focus of criminological study?
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The term 'permissive age' is used in the text to illustrate what concept related to crime?
The term 'permissive age' is used in the text to illustrate what concept related to crime?
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What legal change occurred in Britain regarding abortion in 1967?
What legal change occurred in Britain regarding abortion in 1967?
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Which approach to understanding crime is most aligned with the idea that acts are given meaning within social frameworks?
Which approach to understanding crime is most aligned with the idea that acts are given meaning within social frameworks?
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Prior to the Sexual Offences Act 1967, what was the legal status of homosexual acts in Britain?
Prior to the Sexual Offences Act 1967, what was the legal status of homosexual acts in Britain?
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According to David Downes, what was a key appeal of the NDC to younger sociologists?
According to David Downes, what was a key appeal of the NDC to younger sociologists?
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What is a significant factor in how certain behaviors come to be defined as criminal?
What is a significant factor in how certain behaviors come to be defined as criminal?
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What term did Rock use to describe the cohort of individuals who entered criminology in the 1960s and 1970s?
What term did Rock use to describe the cohort of individuals who entered criminology in the 1960s and 1970s?
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What was the legal status of heroin and cocaine in Britain before the First World War?
What was the legal status of heroin and cocaine in Britain before the First World War?
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What was the status of opium consumption in Victorian times, as suggested by Sherlock Holmes stories?
What was the status of opium consumption in Victorian times, as suggested by Sherlock Holmes stories?
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What is the main argument of the radical version of social constructionism?
What is the main argument of the radical version of social constructionism?
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What significant shift in focus has occurred in British criminology over the last 30 years, according to the content?
What significant shift in focus has occurred in British criminology over the last 30 years, according to the content?
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The passage mentions American prohibition as an example of...
The passage mentions American prohibition as an example of...
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What has arguably occurred in British criminology alongside the shift in focus?
What has arguably occurred in British criminology alongside the shift in focus?
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What has the last half-century seen in regards to international justice?
What has the last half-century seen in regards to international justice?
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Who was appointed as the first director of the Institute of Criminology at the University of Cambridge in 1959?
Who was appointed as the first director of the Institute of Criminology at the University of Cambridge in 1959?
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What was the primary focus of much early British criminology?
What was the primary focus of much early British criminology?
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What does the text say about the processes of bringing cases to international justice?
What does the text say about the processes of bringing cases to international justice?
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What legal change followed the First World War concerning opiates?
What legal change followed the First World War concerning opiates?
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What is 'administrative criminology' primarily concerned with, according to the content?
What is 'administrative criminology' primarily concerned with, according to the content?
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Which of the following best describes the change in the focus of British criminology over time?
Which of the following best describes the change in the focus of British criminology over time?
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What does the common use of the word 'crime' imply?
What does the common use of the word 'crime' imply?
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What is a key difficulty when defining 'crime'?
What is a key difficulty when defining 'crime'?
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In the first assault example, what makes the described situation likely to be considered a crime?
In the first assault example, what makes the described situation likely to be considered a crime?
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Why did the police start a murder investigation in 'The Spanner Case'?
Why did the police start a murder investigation in 'The Spanner Case'?
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What does the text suggest about the legality of consent in cases of assault?
What does the text suggest about the legality of consent in cases of assault?
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What was the police raid in the 'Spanner case' specifically about?
What was the police raid in the 'Spanner case' specifically about?
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What is implied about the nature of crime and the term itself?
What is implied about the nature of crime and the term itself?
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What was the approximate cost of the investigation in 'The Spanner Case' according to the text?
What was the approximate cost of the investigation in 'The Spanner Case' according to the text?
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What key historical event prompted a re-evaluation of the circumstances under which state interventions are considered appropriate?
What key historical event prompted a re-evaluation of the circumstances under which state interventions are considered appropriate?
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A recurring criticism of international intervention efforts is that they often:
A recurring criticism of international intervention efforts is that they often:
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Which individual was indicted for war crimes at the International Criminal Court in The Hague?
Which individual was indicted for war crimes at the International Criminal Court in The Hague?
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What did the British Journal of Delinquency change its name to in 1960?
What did the British Journal of Delinquency change its name to in 1960?
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According to the editors of the British Journal of Criminology, criminology must be based on:
According to the editors of the British Journal of Criminology, criminology must be based on:
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What was a primary motivation for the creation of the British Society of Criminology (BSC)?
What was a primary motivation for the creation of the British Society of Criminology (BSC)?
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Which of the following publications signalled a sociological turn in British criminology?
Which of the following publications signalled a sociological turn in British criminology?
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The original British Journal of Delinquency was established by which group?
The original British Journal of Delinquency was established by which group?
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Which statement best describes the early perception of the British Society of Criminology (BSC)?
Which statement best describes the early perception of the British Society of Criminology (BSC)?
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What is the significance of the year 1987 in relation to the British Society of Criminology?
What is the significance of the year 1987 in relation to the British Society of Criminology?
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How many joint editors were initially involved with the British Journal of Delinquency?
How many joint editors were initially involved with the British Journal of Delinquency?
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What does the content suggest about the current state of criminology degree programs in higher education?
What does the content suggest about the current state of criminology degree programs in higher education?
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What was the main challenge highlighted regarding the modern growth of criminology as a field of study?
What was the main challenge highlighted regarding the modern growth of criminology as a field of study?
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What was the 'Scientific Group for the Discussion of Delinquent Problems' established by ISTD in 1953?
What was the 'Scientific Group for the Discussion of Delinquent Problems' established by ISTD in 1953?
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Which of the following figures is notably associated with the historical analysis of English Criminal Law?
Which of the following figures is notably associated with the historical analysis of English Criminal Law?
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Which characteristic of the British Society of Criminology was 'exaggerated'?
Which characteristic of the British Society of Criminology was 'exaggerated'?
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Study Notes
Understanding Crime and Criminology
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Criminology studies the making of laws, breaking of laws, and society's reaction to law-breaking
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It's a complex mix of disciplines including sociology, psychology, and law
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Criminology's focus is different from sociology of deviance, as it's narrower, focused on crime
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It has institutional origins and recently expanded
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It emerged from two separate streams: governmental project (empirical studies of justice administration) and Lombrosian project (examining characteristics of criminals and non-criminals)
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Criminology is interdisciplinary, drawing on various subjects (psychology, sociology, history)
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It's a contested subject, with different theoretical approaches (critical criminology)
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A significant body of criminological work focuses on crime's social construction rather than its inherent nature
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The definition of "crime" is disputed:
- Some view it as behavior prohibited by the state as an injury to the state, with punishment
- Others see the label "crime" as a social construct, dependent on cultural and historical contexts
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Crimes impact society and states but can also be viewed on an international level
What is Criminology?
- The subject attempts to understand crime, its causes, and consequences
- The study of crime includes law-breaking and society's reaction to it
- The study considers factors that lead to crime and how society responds (e.g. punishment, prevention efforts)
- It's a mix of different disciplines, objects, and dispute over boundaries
- Criminology's origins lie in applied medical, legal sciences, and psychology
- The period from the mid-20th century brought a sociological focus to criminology
- Recent criminology combines the 'scientific' and more policy-oriented aspects, alongside the classic sociological approach
Defining Criminology
- Criminology is a complex topic with multiple historical roots and contemporary approaches
- One definition sees criminology as the study of laws, breaking laws, and societal responses
- Criminology is frequently criticised for focusing on crime rather than larger social harms or issues
- The criminal justice system is interlinked with criminology. Institutions like courts, prisons, police, and probation officers rely on crime and thus, the related subject matter for their work.
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This quiz explores the interdisciplinary nature of criminology, which examines laws, their violations, and societal responses. It delves into the historical and theoretical frameworks that shape the understanding of crime, including various social sciences like psychology and sociology. Test your knowledge on how crime is constructed and the debates surrounding its definitions.
