Sociology of Crime

Crime and Social Control in Modern Australia: A Sociological Perspective

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Crime and Social Control in Modern Australia: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction on Crime and Social Control Crime and social control are central concerns of sociology because they reveal how societies define acceptable behavior, enforce norms, and manage deviance. In modern Australia, crime is not only a legal issue but also a deeply social phenomenon shaped by inequality, power relations, cultural diversity, globalization, and technological change. … Read more

Sociology of Crime and Mass Incarceration in the United States

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Introduction on Crime and Mass Incarceration Mass incarceration is one of the most defining social issues in contemporary American society. The United States has the world’s largest prison population, with over two million people behind bars at any given moment, and millions more under probation, parole, and other forms of correctional supervision. Although crime is … Read more