The module themes are 1) structure and agency and 2) power and inequality.
There are four blocks to the module; these are:
Block 1 gives you a brief overview of how these questions shape criminology. Through films about sex workers and self-inflicted deaths in prison, you’ll begin to explore what different responses to these questions reveal about relationships between individuals and society, and power and inequality. You’ll be introduced to the ways in which criminologists use theories and concepts alongside observations to build an understanding of the issues that interest them.
Block 2 begins by exploring different understandings of the causes of crime and some of the criminal justice responses that come from them. You’ll be introduced to biological, psychological and sociological explanations of crime causation and explore the main ways in which different criminal justice policies are understood to address the problem of crime.
Block 3 starts with the question why are some harmful actions and behaviours considered to be criminal, while others are not. You’ll look at who defines crime, how such definitions are enforced and how some, but not all, lawbreakers come to be labelled as “criminals”. You’ll consider the role of the victim in criminal justice systems and explore the key issues surrounding their inclusion and exclusion. You’ll also learn about aspects of criminal justice such as community justice and policing, and ask questions about how effectively criminal justice policies achieve their stated goals.
Block 4 considers the limitations of criminology and criminal justice for thinking about other harmful actions that fall outside the gaze of crime policy and practice. You’ll be introduced to the concepts of ‘invisible crimes’ and ‘invisible victims’, and explore the idea of that the physical harm and injury caused by some social structures, institutions and social and economic policies can be understood as a form of violence. The module concludes by examining the implications of a social harm perspective for policy and practice, and inviting you to reflect on your own theoretical positions.
FOR PART ONE I WOULD LIKE TO BE SPOKEN ABOUT QUESTION 1 AND 3 USING THE MODULE THEMES
FOR PART 2 AS INSTRUCTED IN THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT YOU CAN CHOOSE WHICH 2 QUESTIONS TO ANSWER
ALL INSTRUCTIONS ARE IN THE ATTACHMENT
