postmodernism Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
what do postmodernists argue
A
traditional theories fail to explain fragmented, diverse modern societies
crime is about individual identity, consumption, and pleasure
2
Q
Lyng’s edgework
A
crime can offer thrill and excitement
people take risks for personal satisfaction, not just out of necessity to subcultural pressure
3
Q
evaluation of postmodernism
A
lacks practical solutions, underplays structural inequalities and fails to address power relations
