Media Representations of Crime and Deviance - HFB1033

Assessment 1: Other

Formative assessment involves students undertaking seminar tasks that directly contribute to the workbook assessment and gaining feedback from tutors within the seminar time.

Other

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Written Assignment

You will explore both the myths and realities of crime. The realities of crime are examined by considering how we measure the amount and types of crime being committed in England and Wales, who by, against whom and where. The myths of crime are studied through media (mis)representations of crime, offending and victimisation, considering the factors that shape crime reporting. The effects of these representations on the public will be considered by exploring research undertaken linking media reporting of crime to fear of crime, violent behaviour or aggression.
You&#39;ll explore both the myths and realities of crime. The realities of crime are examined by considering how we measure the amount and types of crime being committed in England and Wales, who by, against whom and where. The myths of crime are studied through media (mis)representations of crime, offending and victimisation, considering the factors that shape crime reporting. The effects of these representations on the public will be considered by exploring research undertaken linking media reporting of crime to fear of crime, violent behaviour or aggression.

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Behavioural Sciences

HFB1033 - Media Representations of Crime and Deviance

Media Representations of Crime and Deviance

Utilise crime data to identify patterns and trends in crime.

Explain the nature of representations of crime, disorder and control.

Set out advantages and disadvantages of different methods of collecting data on trends of crime and disorder.

Discuss the likely impact of representations of crime, disorder and control.