Exclusion
and marginalisation of children and young people in society today can be unfair,
this essay will use a deconstruction model and explain, that issues of exclusion
and marginalisation provide an important context to
children and young people’s behaviour, which need to be considered if justice
is to be achieved (Conway et al., 2023, p. 202).
There are so many things that can
influence a child or young person and today, technology helps influence further.
However, they also have the media’s influence, parents’ influence, teachers and
peers, and support workers and professionals. at drill music and the speech made by Dame
Cressida Dick, a former Metropolitan Police Commissioner. (Introduction to Criminology,
Book 2, Chapter 14, p177-178). Drill music is a genre of rap/hip hop. When Dame
Cressida Dick talks about drill music she highlights words like ‘stabbings’, ‘murder’,
‘great joy of excitement’, ‘unpredictable’ and ‘risky’, a way of gripping
parents, teachers, and professionals’ attention, using the media to be able to
do so (Muncie and McLaughlin’s three-step
deconstruction model (1996, p. 7).
This is an example
of exclusions and marginalisation and by doing so Dame Cressida Dick can influence
panic in society. It is clear that the Police Commissioner does not like drill
music and this is influencing the Police Commissioners decision and using power
status to serve a punishment of CBO (Criminal Behaviour Order), she is reaching
people in society to associate crime and harm with this genre of music and states
young people speak about violence. There are also mentions of gangs, marginalising
young people to suit the narrative.
The young
adults who were served with a Criminal Behaviour Order were all aged between 17
– 21. There were 5 that had been served with a CBO, all young men, and were of black
ethnic minority. There are contradictions with some of the language that has
been used such as ‘glamorising violence’ and the music should be censored which
Dame Cressida Dick suggested in her speech. (Muncie and McLaughlin’s three-step
deconstruction model (1996, p. 7).
This is argued
with ongoing debates about whether drill tracks are glamourised violence or
whether they show a raw reflection on the violent environments that young
people find themselves growing up in (cited in Introduction to Criminology,
p.181, Ilan, 2020).
The justice system needs to address and respond to children
and young people’s behaviour, and to consider the context of exclusion and
marginalization they may be experiencing. By recognising and addressing
these issues, interventions and support systems can be put in place to help
children and young people cope with their feelings and behaviour effectively.
in conclusion, understanding the role of exclusion and
marginalization in shaping children and young people’s behaviour is crucial for
achieving justice. By addressing these issues proactively and sensitively, we
can create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all individuals to
thrive and grow.
