Media Representations of Crime and Mental Illness

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts associated with media representations of crime, mental illness, and societal perceptions.

Media Representations

The portrayal and depiction of crime and criminals within various forms of media, notably news and entertainment.

McNaughtan Rules

A legal criterion established in 1843 for determining insanity in criminal cases, focusing on the defendant's understanding of the nature of their act and its wrongness.

Diminished Responsibility

A legal defense whereby a defendant claims they were not fully responsible for their actions due to mental illness or disorder.

Scandinavian Noir

A genre of crime fiction that depicts violent and complex narratives, often highlighting social and political issues in Nordic countries.

Risk Thinking

A framework in psychiatric governance that focuses on the perceived risks associated with mental illness and violence.

Moral Accountability

The obligation of individuals to account for their actions, particularly in legal contexts involving crime.

Stereotype

Oversimplified and fixed ideas about a group or individual that can influence perceptions of crime and mental health.

Culpability

The degree of blameworthiness or guilt assigned to an individual for their actions.

Othering

The process of perceiving or portraying someone as fundamentally different or alien from oneself, often used in media representations.

Victim Blaming

The act of holding victims accountable for the violence or crime they suffered, often seen in media narratives.