Crime and Deviance (SOC)

The essay analyzes the criminal behavior of "boy racers" through subcultural theories, focusing on labelling and moral panic. It challenges negative stereotypes, emphasizing media exaggeration in their criminalization. The case study, based on Lumsden's work, explores boy racers in Aberdeen, disputing their dangerous image portrayed by the media. The essay discusses the broken windows theory, linking environmental impact to potential criminality, and applies the labelling theory, arguing that...