Reference no: EM133662737 , Length: Words Count:1500

Assignment:

An essay based on ONE of the essay questions below:

• Why is criminal justice much more focused on the crimes of the powerless than on the crimes of the powerful?
• 'Organised crime is more likely to be disorganised'. Discuss.
• With reference to the Normalisation argument, critically discuss if illegal drug use has become normal in the UK.
• With the use of theories and other evidence, explain the connections between crime, inequality, and poverty.
• Explain the concept of 'moral panics' and evaluate its contribution to criminology.
• Critically evaluate the practice of studying victims in order to reduce crime (optional)
• Does the media provide a true representation of crime within society? (optional)

Word count: 1500 words

The essay must:

• Follow a clear structure with an introduction, main body, and conclusion.
• Demonstrate a general understanding of the topic area being discussed.
• Form a critically engaged, coherent, and well structured argument in relation to the selected essay question.
• It should be properly argued, justified and supported by academic literature to support and evidence your arguments.
• Be properly referenced using the Harvard referencing style.