Essays about: "Punitiveness"

Found 2 essays containing the word Punitiveness.

1. 1. The Interrelation of Punitiveness, Morality, and Socio-demographics

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Azur Devic; Albin Magnusson; [2024-02-06]
   Keywords : Interrelation; Punitiveness; Socio-demographics; morality;

   Abstract : This study explores the relationship between morality (in the form of the moral foundations theory) and punitiveness. Specifically, the aim of the study is to replicate earlier findings of Silver and Silver (2017), who found a positive correlation between the moral valuing of authority, loyalty, and purity (labelled together as the binding foundations), and punitiveness. READ MORE

3. 2. The Scandinavian Exceptionalism Thesis And Penal Policy Making. Exploring Penal Exceptionalism And The Public’s Legal Consciousness In Sweden.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

   Author : Ellinor Wepsäläinen; Anna Wikström; [2014]
   Keywords : Scandinavian exceptionalism; penal punitiveness; public opinion; legal consciousness; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : When studying in Brussels, Belgium, we first encountered the term “Scandinavian Exceptionalism”. We came to understand that many western countries are experiencing an increased punitiveness; high imprisonment rates, overcrowded prisons, relatively bad prison conditions as opposed to the Scandinavian countries. READ MORE