Globalisation & Crime (AQA A Level Sociology): Exam Questions

Read Item B below and answer the question that follows.

Item B

The increased interconnections across the globalised world have created new opportunities for crime and also new types of crime. For example, the rise of new technology has led to the development of cybercrime. Marxists argue that reduced control over finance and corporations has led to increased insecurities, inequalities and crime.

However, others have argued that globalisation has enabled more effective ways of tackling crime. For example, states may cooperate in tackling international crimes such as green crimes and human rights abuses.

Applying material from Item B and your knowledge, evaluate the view that globalisation has led to increased levels of crime.

Read Item A below and answer the question that follows.

The world is becoming increasingly globalised and interconnected with the development of new technologies. There has also been an increase in trade across national borders.

Globalisation may influence crime in the UK.

Applying material from Item A, analyse two ways that globalisation may influence crime in the UK.