A-levels are a big step up from GCSE's. They require more work, time and effort. They also require that you go the extra mile by informing yourself as best you can - outside of lesson time. In this section there are a few suggestions of things you can read/write/watch/listen to which could help you with the unit you are currently studying.
One thing you can do to improve your knowledge of white collar crime is watch one of the following documentaries/films about famous cases/examples of these crimes being committed.
For this type of crime, there are many films you could watch to give you a better idea on the public perception or the media representation of organised crime - you'll find it is very sensationalised.
To get a better idea on the reality of organised crime however, it would benefit you to watch a documentary.
This type of crime is often represented in the media. Below are a few films and documentaries you could watch in order to further your understanding of the issues surrounding hate crime.
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What makes a disability hate crime?
Shafilea Ahmed is one of the most well known case studies for honour crime here in the UK. Use the resources below to ensure you know her case well, as well as the in's and out's of hate crime in general.
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Films and documentaries have accurately covered the many state crimes which have occurred over the past 100 years. Below are a selection which depict some of the most noteworthy examples.
Technological crime is mentioned in most mainstream crime movies, though not many are specifically targeted towards crimes such as phishing, fraud or the downloading of illegal music. Below are a list of articles which detail some of the more well known technological crimes from recent years.
Moral crime is a broad term to describe many different crimes. What links them is the fact that they generally do not have a clear victim, and they are derived from common morality, though as society changes, this morality also changes, making some of these crimes less enforced by the police.
Below are some documentaries on the many moral crimes we will cover in this unit.