CRM 1301 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Atavism, Class Discrimination

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Criminology
• Course: CRM 1301
• Professor: Christine Gervais

Document Summary

You are encouraged to reflect on how the knowledge (in the form of theories and perspectives and critiques) that we have explored thus far helps us to understand the content of the film amistad. In so doing, consider the link between knowledge (scientific), power (state, cultural and scientific) and punishment (criminal justice practices and treatment of slaves) as you review the story of the film amistad. With this question, you are being asked to apply the knowledge that we have seen thus far in this course. Be sure to link your analysis of amistad to the readings assigned for this class and others. Concentrate particularly on the following: demonic perspective. How are spiritualities and christian bible teachings portrayed: classical criminology. How are assumptions of inferiority, atavistic throwbacks", and comparisons to the average man" portrayed in the film and how do they influence the racism within the story: marxism. Examples of exploitation and discrimination (classism, racism, sexism).