Assignment:
Postmodern theories are an alternative to conventional theories and reject the concept of empiricism and objectivism. As a discipline, this can be seen as a problem for criminology, since, in order to assess the usefulness of a theory, we generally test it using acceptable research methods and practices. Despite this, postmodern theorists exist and have had some usefulness in the discipline.
In your opinion, what are the important concerns of postmodern theories?
In your opinion, what is the usefulness of postmodern thinking in the field of criminology? Does it in any way contribute toward understanding criminal behavior?
According to some theorists, postmodern theories should have no place in the field of criminology. Do you agree with this view? Why?