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Safety measures and security installations solely based on technological approaches can be ineffective if the cultural background of crime situations remain unconsidered. E.g. youth criminology in schools is raising although technical solutions are implemented. Additional social and school programs might be required. |
Safety measures and security installations solely based on technological approaches can be ineffective if the cultural background of crime situations remain unconsidered. E.g. youth criminology in schools is raising although technical solutions are implemented. Additional social and school programs might be required. |
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Often, political response is required to ease the social tension (e.g. youth unemployment etc.). |
Often, political response is required to ease the social tension (e.g. youth unemployment etc.). |
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Revision as of 12:19, 11 October 2012
Contents
Cultural criminology
Conversely to an overly technological approach to security, cultural criminology considers dynamic change, pluralism of values, and ethnic diversity.[1] Culture aspects in urban planning can for the most part be referred to the approach of cultural criminology[2].
E.g. fear of crime can be read as being a cultural factor in the context of the change of the political culture of response to crime. Fear of crime formerly was attributed to localized and situational anxiety, but was later recognized to be a major social problem and characterized by contemporary culture.
In a similar vein as New Urbanism, cultural criminology entails a concept of vulnerability and resilience.
Safety measures and security installations solely based on technological approaches can be ineffective if the cultural background of crime situations remain unconsidered. E.g. youth criminology in schools is raising although technical solutions are implemented. Additional social and school programs might be required. Often, political response is required to ease the social tension (e.g. youth unemployment etc.).
Approaches how to address it
- Consider crime situation and cultural/social backgrounds;
- Find planning solutions for socially disadvantaged (new/other recreation areas, social facilities etc.);
- Integrate socially disadvantaged into public places;
- Avoid exclusion of certain groups.
Related subjects
Footnotes and references
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