Postmodernism methods of crime prevention

Question 1

Postmodernists views on crime

Answer 1

Postmodernists state that in a postmodern society there is more emphasis on:

private crime prevention techniques-Postmodernists state that in a postmodern society there is more emphasis on:

informal arrangements of controlling crime-The voluntary use of Sharia courts – Muslim community action to deal with disputes.
Individuals are expected to exercise caution when using the internet and have an anti-virus.

Question 2

Michel Foucault-Shift in crime control

Answer 2

Using the threat of (or inflicting) violence & the fear of physical punishment.
This was known as Sovereign Power.

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Gaining control of people through surveillance and the fear of being seen to be doing something wrong.
This is known as Disciplinary Power.