Overview
Cultural criminology is an important field that examines the interplay between culture and crime. It highlights how cultural meanings, social contexts, and media representations shape our understanding of criminal behavior. By analyzing these factors, cultural criminologists seek to uncover the unde...
Key Terms
Example: Graffiti can symbolize rebellion in urban culture.
Example: Goth subculture often embraces alternative fashion and music.
Example: Shoplifting is considered deviant behavior.
Example: Crime dramas often depict exaggerated versions of criminal behavior.
Example: Economic hardship can lead to increased crime rates.
Example: The criminalization of drug use has led to various social debates.
Related Topics
Social Control Theory
Explores how societal norms and institutions regulate individual behavior to prevent deviance.
intermediateCritical Criminology
Focuses on the power dynamics and inequalities that shape crime and justice.
advancedMedia Studies
Examines the impact of media on society, including its role in shaping perceptions of crime.
intermediateDeviant Behavior
Studies behaviors that violate social norms and the societal reactions to them.
intermediateKey Concepts
Cultural meaningSocial contextCrime representationSubcultures