Essays about: "sociology crime"

Showing result 11 - 14 of 14 essays containing the words sociology crime.

  1. 11. Why should we believe you? An analysis about victim status

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Rättssociologiska institutionen

    Author : Sandra Falkensten Pedersen; [2013]
    Keywords : social constructionism; discourse; victimisation; victim status; forced labour; human trafficking; prostitution; postmodern feminism; sociology of law; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This paper analyses the way victims of human trafficking are treated in court and if they are treated differently because of the purpose with the trafficking. With the use of discourse analysis and Social Constructionism as a standpoint this paper will also use Christie’s theory about the ideal victim and feminist theory to establish if victims are treated differently and why. READ MORE

  3. 12. The Role of Community Engagementin Urban Sustaiability : Investigation of three neighbourhoods in Toronto

    University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Mabel Chow; [2011]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; urban engagement; utility; empowerment; neighbourhood health; proprietorship; neighbourhood decay;

    Abstract : This paper considers the quantitative and qualitative observation-based assessment of neighbourhoodhealth in three Toronto neighbourhoods. In so doing, the paper addresses prevailing challenges andopportunities in a range of forms of neighbourhood health. READ MORE

  4. 13. The Provisions on Crime Victims in the Swedish Social Services Act : A Study of their Origins and Purpose

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan

    Author : Carina Ljungwald; [2010]
    Keywords : crime victims; Social Services Act; target group; individualization; sociology of law; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Abstract Author: Carina Ljungwald Title: The Social Services’ Provisions on Crime Victims – a study of their origins and purposes Supervisor: Kerstin Svensson In 2001, crime victims were introduced as a target group in the Swedish Social Services Act. Alongside special provisions concerning children, youths, elderly persons, persons with functional impairments, substance abusers and family caregivers, the provisions on support to victims of crime can be found in a separate section (5:11 SoL) in the 5th Chapter of the Act. READ MORE

  5. 14. The modern slave trade : trafficking in women and children in the Mekong Sub-region?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Rättssociologiska institutionen

    Author : Patric Ohlsson; [2002]
    Keywords : trafficking; prostitution; Southeast Asia; human rights; UN; International Labor organization; organized crime; mänskliga rättigheter; FN; Förenta nationerna; Sydostasien; rättssociologi; Sociology; Sociologi; Juridical science; Rättsvetenskap; juridik; Social Sciences; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : There are many different ways to study trafficking and I have chosen to do it from three different angles. First, I ask myself which role does globalization play when it comes to trafficking? The globalization has affected the countries in the Mekong Sub-region in different ways. READ MORE