But in contrast there are very different at the same time. The crime control model is used in the criminal justice system for the prevention of crime. The crime control does not exclude that is possible to make a mistake, but based on the circumstances of the laws, the person is considered guilty until her or she is proven innocent. This model is based on old fashion laws which allow rapid and speedy convictions despite the mitigating factors of the case and the victim. The results, of the crime control model are wrongful convictions, being over-turned and this is a major downfall in the criminal justice system.
Also, the mass media plays a significant role in shaping our opinions and what we accept as normal or deviant behavior. Deviance is the violations of any given norm (Henslin, 2010); whether the infringement is as minimal as trespassing on private property, as comical as running naked through a baseball field, or as severe as committing murder and rape. Studying or writing about the topic of deviant behavior is much more interesting than one would conceive. The realization that deviant behavior is considerably more than individuals performing acts that are outside the norm is quite thought-provoking and intriguing. The mass media is continuously amplifying the acceptance of deviant behaviors.
Art is simply one’s emotions, ideas, or beliefs expressed through a particular talent or skill. It is a way to practice our right to ‘pursuit happiness’. If an artist’s work is a genuine expression of their passions, then it is in fact, high art. An example of an art form that, at first glance, may not be considered ‘high art’ is graffiti/street art. To the common eye, graffiti can be seen as a nuisance; dirty; obnoxious.
Underreporting occurs due to individuals being dishonest regarding their behavior, therefore causing an error in the research done. A possible solution to this limitation is focusing on observed behavior, and correlating the findings with the self-reporting behavior, therefore developing a conclusion that is more in-depth. Furthermore, Article 2 emphasized that other factors can influence self-labeling as a victim in relation to work-place bullying, not just anxiety and anger. In addition, discovering a moderation effect regarding negative acts of violence and self-labeling is hard to discover due to the psychological way an individual may experience an event. Lastly, Article 3 honed on the lack of variances of deviant behavior.
The labelling theory consists of the fact that external people for example higher middle class or forms of authority, labels other members in society as being criminals or being deviant. The labelling theory works like this: a form of authority or even common people instinctively have a stereotype or put certain members of society into certain categories therefore labelling people as being criminals or having deviant behaviour and therefore this makes the members of society being labelled, commit to a self fulfilling prophecy whereby they end up acting out what they have been pre-judged as. Interpretivists accept this concept is highly useful and valid as it is qualitative. However, positivists believe it is low in reliability and usefulness as data is not numerical and cannot be compared, or even that there is no data at all. Being a criminal or deviant could be seen to be a social construct and therefore this may mean that you could question what criminal activity is and whether this social construct is even right since it has been constructed by members of the society.
Who Watches the Watchmen? Society's Deviance and Control in Watchmen Despite traditional portrayals of deviance and violence as unacceptable and anathema to the good of society, recent modern media does much to glorify these behaviors. Often times this deviant behavior is portrayed as being a ‘necessary evil’ to overcome deviance of a greater and more pressing type, as is the case in portrayals of vigilante justice. The 2009 film Watchmen is an excellent example of this, depicting the struggles of a group of vigilante masked heroes who take it upon themselves to accomplish what traditional justice cannot. Despite the fact that the film – and the graphic novel upon which it is based – challenge the traditional view of superhero fantasy with a more cold and nihilistic outlook, specifically within the characters of Rorschach and The Comedian, it also glorifies the deviant vigilante modus operandi to a certain degree.
Crime provides jobs, acts as a deterrent for conforming citizens and puts behavior into perspective. He believes that without crime somewhat trivial offense could be blown out of proportion. Durkheim also states that too much or too little crime is dysfunctional for society. Too much and society breaks down into a state of anomie, whereby society is in a state of normlessness and an absence of norms and values occurs; too little crime and society stagnates and cannot evolve. Functionalists also believes that crime can create unity for those within society, a crime is committed and people unite and feel protected because they share the same view on it's awfulness; however one could criticsise this and say although it may create 'unity' the
For example the large basins where homeless people used to bathe were replaced by smaller basins, making it harder for them to abuse this property. However the situational crime prevention method is criticised for only being effective when focused on petty opportunistic crime, and also for assuming that deviants make a rational decision prior to their act. Situational crime prevention is also criticised for failing to reduce crime, but simply displacing it. This is done through 4 ways: changing the space where the crime is committed, committing the crime at a different time, changing the target, or by committing a different type of crime. Another approach for crime prevention is environmental crime prevention.
It is not to interfere or enforce a particular pattern or moral behaviour. The only justification for when the law can step outside its purpose and function is when the behaviour causes harm to the society. Harm is not just physical harm but also mental distress. A distinction needs to be drawn when the question of mental distress is raised. It would be absurd to think that there is a need to criminalize a conduct if an individual’s feelings are hurt or an individual is offended by another’s actions.
Either way, it is against the law. What is the difference between racial profiling and hate crimes? Hate crimes are a crime against a person, whereas racial profiling is practiced in some law enforcements, and is not considered illegal. I personally believe that racial profiling is a violation of our human rights and freedoms, which everyone is entitled to. What racial profiling does is not protect us, but I believe it endangers us more.