Class notes sociology 225 module 1: What is Crime and Criminology?

What is Crime and
Criminology?
The Changing Boundaries of
Criminology



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, Module 1 Learning Objectives
1. Discuss some of the ways in which the boundaries of
criminology change.
2. Explain why criminology can be described as multi-
disciplinary.
3. Discuss the various influences on the creation of law.
4. Discuss the elements common to all crimes.
5. Explain how a defence can negate one or more of the
elements of a crime.
6. Outline the influences on law-abiding behaviour.
7. Discuss how society deals with lawbreakers.
8. Describe how criminologists influence policy changes.


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, Changing Boundaries of Criminology
We need to realize their are more perspectives than
own
your
➢ Perspective matters. There are a variety of
perspectives; the victim, the offender, the
families of victims and offenders, family atboth
communities, the law, and the public.
multiple publicperspectives
➢ Can be influenced by media, public
understanding of case, public reaction,
context of event and stereotypes, and
eg systemic descriminatron
characteristics of victims and offenders.


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