Victimology
Read these instructions before starting the midterm.
PART I – Short Answer (Maximum word limit per answer: 200).
Readings/Viewings: Answer TWO of the following: (5 marks each; 2 X 5 = 10 points)
Who said the following:
With an alternative reality, we would certainly revise or at least expand our image of victimization. Breaking out of the theory of reality that has dominated criminological thought, we would begin to conceive of the victims of police force, the victims of war, the victims of the “correctional” system, the victims of state violence, the victims of oppression of any sort.”
What was this person suggesting about the way we think, learn, and share knowledge about victimization?
What is the right way to practice selfcare according to Vincette?
Thinking about the film “There Are No Fakes” discuss the experiences of three primary victims, one secondary victim, and one tertiary victim as captured related in that film? Please note which of these victimization experiences were reported to police? Which were followed up with charge?
In class, Dr. Scott stated that “The UCR measures what the police are doing.” What is meant by this and what is one effective alternative way to measure victimization? What are some of the differences between UCR data and the other source of data you have mentioned. Why is it better or worse?
PART II – Short Answer (maximum 200 words per answer).
Issues: Choose TWO of the following (5 marks each; 2 X 5 = 10 points)
What is the connection between the words victim, survivor, and hero as they relate to the subject matter of this class?
Use examples from this course to illustrate your answer.
In class, after our guest speaker and librarian left the space, we talked a little about ontological assumptions of definitions and explanations of crime. What are ontological assumptions as they relate to victimology and can you list two of the dichotomous assumptions listed in the lecture and give an illustration for each?
What are victimless crimes? Which of the films offered in this course best illustrates the issues faced by people who experience victimless crimes and how? What are two issues with victimless crimes that emerge for trying to estimate crime rates?
PART III – Mandatory questions (maximum word limit = 400 words per answer):
Thinking/Creative:Answer ONE of the following short essay questions (1 X 10 marks)
As a researcher interested in victim experience around incest survivors, you have decided to conduct a study. But first, you must submit your methodology to the Research Ethics Board (REB) to ensure you are minimizing harm to any participant in your study. You have a choice of 4 methodologies listed below. Choose ONE and justify your answer. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of the study method you have chosen over the other methods.
Direct interviews with survivors
Getting respondents to answer an online survey you designed
Content analysis of open blog posts on the internet of actual survivors
Conducting research by joining an online group that is closed (requires membership) and posing as a survivor and listening to survivor stories.
Thinking about the quote:
“…those rape situations in which the victim actually, or so it was deemed, agreed to sexual relations but retracted before the act or did not react strongly enough when the suggestion was made by the offender(s).
The term applies also to cases in risky situations marred with sexuality, especially when she uses what could be interpreted as indecency in language and gestures, or constitutes what could be taken as an invitation to sexual relations.”
What is the significance of this quote?
Dissect this quote and relay what the ontological assumptions that are being made here it the theoretical underpinnings expressed in these words. What are some of the criticisms of the views expressed in this quote?
PART IV – Mandatory question (Max 600 words):
Application: Answer the following Long Essay question (20 marks).
As we discussed in class and have been hearing about on the news, Western University has reported that there have been several suspected incidents of sexual violence on its campus during O-Week.
Read the following story of a personal account of one of the orientation leaders:
What are some of the issues in this story that illustrate concepts outlined in your text (Chapters Preface, 1, 2, and 3), readings, and lectures?
Which of the many theories you have been reading and hearing about best explains the experiences of these victims (Chapter 4).
If you choose to look at additional stories on this subject, please cite and reference them according to APA style guidelines.
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