SOC316H5 Lecture : Lecture #4
Document Summary
Characteristics of risk: predictive, often involves statistical calculations produce risks. Standardized measures, understand individual risks or spaces that can. Identifying risks for the future victims or suspects focuses on prevention. Criminal enter prison and first few weeks goes under risk assessment. Pervasiveness of risk: proliferation of risk professional. Inform citizens of risk and how to minimize them. Medical, suspicious criminal behaviour, bomb threatetc: governance beyond the state, politics of risk. Security was previously seen as popular good (for everyone) Redefined as private commodity for purchase, not equal access (not for everyone) secludes individuals. Refers to obsession with risk and security - more we know about risks the more fear we have. Even though many of the risks may never happen we always feel like we must focus on making them never happen by preventions. We will take the precautions not matter what the likelihood of the occurrence. Responsibilization: making citizens responsible for their own risks and security.
