SOC 1500 Lecture : SOC*1500
1 Feb 2012
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It is common to make this argument which connects to fear of crime - in addition to the fact that crime is random means that no one is same. Suggests that we need to be fearful of the other . State managers - politicians, law enforcement of cials. Researchers, academics that are working in the area. You might think you would want to hear more from those that spend their time working on the issue. They might not support the agenda - may challenge some of the messages about the increased violence among young people or that there is no reason to be afraid of something. If we re trying to understand causes, crime is individualized. They argue in the articles that cause actually isn t that common. The cause can sometimes be identi ed only if it serves the interests of the paper. What s the context that helps explain the message - attention or not attention to cause.
