torsdag 17. november 2011

Looting 'fuelled by social exclusion'

What is the difference between looting and rioting?

- - The difference between looting and rioting is that looting does not imply violence (such as shoplifting) and rioting rioting is when disturbances with large crowds in the streets.


Define the underlined (blue) words and phrases. Also note down other words you find difficult, and find out what they mean.

- Consumerism = he consumption and use of a service or product

- Catalyst of unrest = is the factor that spreads up an upcoming event, and the main reason why something happens.

- Social exclusion = When a person is excluded from the social community.

- Disregard social norms = Too ignore the rules and norms of the society you live in, and not fallow them.

- High-unemployment = when a country has a high number of unemployed (people who doesn’t work) persons.

- Criminologist = is a person who is researching/studying how and why a criminal act how he does, and what he is doing.

- Opportunism = is a strategy that is used for the person’s own benefit, without regarding to norms and rules.


Could this happen in Trondheim? In Oslo? Why/why not?

- Of course this could happen in Oslo and Trondheim, but it’s not as likely as in London. It’s not as many people here in little Norway, as in other big countries or cities.


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