I am a Senior Lecturer in Sociology and Criminology, specialising in the fields of criminal justice, criminological and sociological theory. My research looks at the new concept of 'Spectacular Justice' which explores the relationship between the mass media, high profile criminal cases, and the public. My work crosses over criminological theory, visual criminology, death studies, and media studies.
- 1CL002: Fundamentals in Criminological Theory
- 2SC004: Social Inequalities: Contemporary Debates
- SOC5007: Social Inequalities: Contemporary Debates
- 3SC005: Sociology of murder
- SOC4002: Sociology of Everyday Life
- CRI6008: Murder
- MRes in Social Sciences
My research works across criminological and sociological theory, cultural criminology, and media studies. I have coined the new concept of 'Spectacular Justice' and use this to research how the mass media represents criminal cases and turns them into high profile public dramas. Using international and historical case studies I challenge the idea that post-eighteenth century, criminal justice and punishment have become privatised and institutionalised under the pressure of panopticism. My work illustrates the renaissance of spectacular justice through print and broadcast media, and how this illuminates people's relationships with the manifestations of state power which continue to resonate in the present day.
Recent publications
Organising Conferences and Academic Events
2018: 'The Non-Death of Neoliberalism' at York St John
2017: After Prison: Can we leave imprisonment behind? Conference 2016: Discourse(s) in the Social Sciences Conference
Public Lectures
June 2017: 'Spectacular Justice' at York Festival of Ideas
June 2019: How do we Dispose of Mass Murderers? At York Festival of Ideas
Death and Culture Network
Member of the York DaCNet, active member of the monthly reading group and speaker/delegate at biennial conferences
Rosie authored 'The Spectacle of Execution’ podcast for the 'York Death & Culture Walk’
