How does identity impact on crime and harm? On this module you’ll undertake an in-depth exploration of the intersections between various social identities (such as race, gender, class, sexuality, and ability) and their influence on crime, harm, victimisation, and criminal justice processes. Drawing on a range of theoretical paradigms (i.e., intersectionality, feminist, critical race, queer, post-colonial) you will critically examine how multiple dimensions of identity interact to shape individuals' experiences within the criminal justice system, as offenders, victims, and practitioners. Through foregrounding a range of perspectives, this module aims to deepen your understanding of the complexities of crime and justice within diverse social contexts across global north and south jurisdictions.
Workshop 32
15 minutes presenting the poster Poster Presentation at 40
3,000 words Portfolio at 60%- This Assessmnet is Pass Compulsory.
Reassessment Method: Single instrument 100% written assessment (3,000 words )
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1) Critically interpret the concept of intersectionality and its relevance to the study of crime and criminal justice.
2) Critically and systematically analyse how social identity construction intersects with, and impacts on, experiences of crime, victimisation, and criminalisation.
3) Critically evaluate how systems of power and oppression function to produce inequalities within societies and criminal justice systems.
4) Critically analyse the impact of marginalised and minoritised identities on experiences of policing, prosecution, sentencing, and imprisonment.
5) Critically explore evidence-based interventions aimed at addressing criminal justice policy and practice in a global context.
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