Globilisation Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is the criticism of globalisation theories of crime?
A: Critics say:
They overemphasise capitalism as the cause.
Some crimes (e.g. domestic violence) are not linked to globalisation.
Globalisation can help fight crime too (e.g. Interpol, cyber surveillance).
How has globalisation increased cybercrime?
A: Globalisation and the internet have created new crime opportunities:
Identity theft
Fraud
Hacking
Online child exploitation
International scams
What is Held et al.’s view of globalisation and crime?
Held et al. argue globalisation has led to new forms of crime and new networks, making policing harder. Crime has become ‘glocal’ – local actors connected to global networks.
Who coined the term ‘global criminal economy’?
A: Castells (1998) – argues there is now a global criminal economy worth over $1 trillion, involving drugs, arms, human trafficking, and more.
Give examples of global crimes.
Drug trafficking
Human trafficking (e.g., modern slavery)
Cybercrime (fraud, hacking)
Green crime
Terrorism
Organ trade
How does globalisation increase crime?
Easier movement of goods, money, people
Growth of transnational organised crime
Weakening of state power/control
Growing inequality
How does globalisation affect demand for crime?
A: Global media and consumerism fuel demand for illegal products — e.g. sex tourism, drug markets, pirated goods, and trafficked labour.
What does Beck mean by ‘global risk society’?
A: Risks (e.g. terrorism, pandemics, climate change) are now global — leading to moral panics, surveillance, and harsher security laws.
What is the link between globalisation and human rights abuse?
A: Weak states and corrupt regimes are harder to regulate — e.g. forced labour, state violence, human trafficking — often overlooked in pursuit of economic deals.
Give two criticisms of globalisation theories of crime.
Often based on case studies, lacks solid data
Overemphasises global causes, underestimates local factors
