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Social Bias and Discrimination

Systematic patterns of prejudice and unfair treatment based on group membership, from individual to institutional levels.

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Influences on Criminal Case Outcomes

Explore the critical factors that impact the outcomes of criminal cases, including the roles of evidence, witness credibility, expert testimony, and judicial influence. This summary provides an in-depth assessment of how these elements shape jury decisions and the overall trial process, highlighting key concepts relevant to criminology studies.

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Laypeople in Criminal Justice

Explore the role of laypeople in the criminal justice system, focusing on jury and magistrate functions, strengths and weaknesses, and the impact of public participation on fairness and justice. This summary covers key concepts such as jury equity, racial bias, media influence, and the implications of using ordinary citizens in court cases. Ideal for WJEC Unit 3 Crime Scene to Courtroom studies.

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Lay People in Criminal Justice

Explore the role of laypeople, including magistrates and jurors, in the criminal justice system. This summary covers their advantages, such as local knowledge and public representation, as well as challenges like bias and inconsistent sentencing. Ideal for students studying legal roles and the trial process.

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Stereotypes in Media Representation

Explore the portrayal of various social groups in media, including disabled individuals, children, teens, the elderly, ethnic minorities, and gender roles. This summary highlights key theories and critiques from contemporary sociologists, examining how media shapes perceptions and reinforces stereotypes. Ideal for A-Level Sociology students studying media influence and representation.

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Judicial Bias and Evidence Analysis

Explore the impact of bias in judicial decisions and evidence collection within the criminal justice system. This summary covers key concepts such as the influence of media representations, the role of juror opinions, and the accuracy of trial transcripts. Understand how biases affect the sufficiency and credibility of arguments in criminal cases, with a focus on notable cases like Pinochet and Bamber. Ideal for criminology students seeking to deepen their understanding of legal processes and evidence evaluation.

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Free Will vs Determinism

Explore the critical debate between free will and determinism in psychology. This summary covers key concepts such as biological, environmental, and psychic determinism, as well as the implications for responsibility and therapy. Understand how these theories relate to human behavior and their significance in psychological research. Ideal for AQA A-Level Psychology students preparing for exams.

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Ethnicity & Crime Insights

Explore the complex relationship between ethnicity and crime in this comprehensive study note. Covering victim surveys, stop and search statistics, self-report studies, and the impact of systemic racism in the criminal justice system, this resource provides critical insights into ethnic disparities in crime and justice. Ideal for A-Level Sociology students seeking to understand the nuances of crime statistics and sociological theories.

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Representations in the Media

Topic 5 of AQA A-level Sociology Media topic - including social class, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, disability and age.

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Slides cover ethnicity and crime statistics/criminalisation, explanations of ethnic crime, and ethnicity and victimisation.

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Modern Studies - Representation: Representation of Ethnic Minorites

Three pre-prepared answers to the question 'Explain, in detail, two reasons why Ethnic Minorites were underrepresented in the Scottish Parliament.' Which can also be easily adapted to similar questions.

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