Interpretations of the Police Force in Industrial Crime
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This worksheet explores different historical interpretations of the police force's role in industrial crime, encouraging students to compare perspectives and evaluate their validity.
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Interpretations of the Police Force in Industrial Crime
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Interpretations of the Police Force in Industrial Crime
Historian A: John Smith – Economic Perspective
'Historian John Smith argues that the police force was primarily motivated by economic concerns. He suggests that police efforts were directed towards protecting industrialists' property and profits. Smith highlights that the police often ignored crimes committed by the wealthy or powerful, focusing instead on petty thefts among the working class, which threatened industrial productivity. This view emphasizes that economic interests heavily influenced policing policies during the period.'
Historian B: Mary Johnson – Social Perspective
'Historian Mary Johnson contends that the police force was driven by social concerns, aiming to maintain public order and suppress working-class unrest. She points out that police often cracked down on protests, strikes, and protests related to industrial disputes. Johnson argues that policing was part of a broader effort to uphold social hierarchy and control the working class, often at the expense of addressing the root causes of industrial crime.'
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- 1/1/2026
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