1. Look at the Box Office figures & review any films you’ve seen
Look at the Box Office figures & review any films you’ve seen. Do any of the films in the Box Office top 15 have narratives based on crime?

2. Section B – British Film: Social-Political Study Living with Crime
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Section B – British Film: Social-Political Study
Living with Crime

3. Have you……
Ever been the victim of a crime – write down the details on the purple piece of paper.
Ever committed a crime - write down the details on the orange piece of paper

4. Learning Objectives
Understand the structure and assessment criteria of Section B
Explore the concept of crime
Explore our own attitudes towards crime and the factors which shape these
Consider the ways in which “social norms” about crime become “social norms”

5. Watch Hiccup. How do you feel about the characters?
Who are we aligned with?
Does anyone do anything wrong?

6. Watch The Rules of the Game
How do you feel about the main character?
Do you agree with what he is planning?

7. Define a crime?

8. Ever been the victim of a crime?
Have you:
Ever been the victim of a crime?
Ever committed a crime?

9. What factors shape our attitudes towards crime?

10. Ideology

11. Ideology
Ideology deals with the ideas and beliefs that influence society. As you grow up you are socialised into these ideas.

12. Ideology
These ideologies generally tell us what we should and shouldn’t do and how to conform (fit in) with what society expects.

13. Ideology
Dominant Ideologies: Those which are accepted as being 'normal', as the right thing to do and think.

14. What are seen as dominant ideas ideologies in the UK?
Ideology
What are seen as dominant ideas ideologies in the UK?

15. Examples of dominant ideology in the UK
Capitalism
If you make/have lots of money you are more successful than people who don’t
National identity & nationhood
The Queen is head of the country and represents Great Britain as a nation

16. Ideology
Sometimes, certain groups of people hold views which challenge dominant ideology; these are often seen as abnormal or deviant ideas by the majority of people.

17. Ideologies change as society does, including those relating to crime.
Ideology
Ideologies change as society does, including those relating to crime.

18. For example, it was once a crime to be gay or to have an abortion.
Ideology
For example, it was once a crime to be gay or to have an abortion.
Rape and crimes of sexual violence were once seen as far less serious than they now are.

19. What are seen as dominant ideologies about crime in the UK?
Ideology
 What are seen as dominant ideologies about crime in the UK?

20. Ideology
In the exam you might get a question which uses the word ideology but it may ask you to discuss ideas & beliefs or messages & values instead - they all mean the same thing.

21. What criminal stereotypes are there?
Think about:
Sex/gender
Age
Ethnicity
Social Class

22. Homework
Think of a film you have seen when the audience has been aligned with the criminal.
How did this happen?
What stopped you being shocked/angry/ appalled at the criminal’s behaviour?
Make detailed notes.
Page 10 of the Booklet

23. Homework
Read the articles on pages 8, 9 & 10 of the booklet Highlight the relevant points

24. Think about these crimes
Killing a child Theft of a car Burglary
Mugging with violence
Theft of a purse or wallet (pickpocketing) Carrying a knife
Illegally downloading films Murder of a family member
Date rape Murder for revenge Killing in self defence
Theft of a bicycle
Speeding Using recreational drugs Murder of a stranger
Identity theft Shoplifting from a corner shop
Inciting racism
Murder which will benefit a large number of people
Driving whilst over the limit Dealing drugs Murder for money Selling alcohol to under 18s
Shoplifting from a supermarket Manslaughter
Mugging without violence Carrying a gun
Murder of a family member
Illegally recording a film in the cinema Stealing a mobile phone

25. Key Questions…………
Would you reintroduce the death-penalty? Why? Why not?
Should more people go to prison? Who?
What would make you prepared to commit a crime?
Do you live in a safe country?

26. Make sure that you have made notes on all the questions
Homework
Read the articles in the booklet and highlight at least 3 relevant points from each
Make sure that you have made notes on all the questions

27. In this lesson you are going to:
Pick up a Bullet Boy Booklet
Pick up a copy of Bullet Boy
Make a note of your homework
Watch the film