SOC229 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Boyd Gang, Economic Model
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Differentiate btwn initial motivation and the motivation to continue. Explain and critically discuss the various motivation components in robbery. Critically analyze rational choice theory as it applies to robbery. Critically analyze the role of the media in the motivation to robbery. Discuss the lifestyle and spending habits of robbery offenders and. Perception of robbery as easy (ex of limited/bounded rationality) Assume it"s low risk media driven. Satisfies immediate needs (pay rent, debts, gifts, support business) Age factor (as people get older the thirst for power and excitement is diminished. Nothing to lose attitude (no skills, support, just released) Lack of attachments, investments, involvement in conventional life. Get out of rut by robbing (material wealth) Independence reject characterization as desperate reverse dependence by seeking money on their own autonomous, voluntary decision. Spending habits transitory pleasures: no investment. They go back to it because there"s a trigger in their life, ie. losing job (increase in need of money)
