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Exploring Immigrant Perceptions of Justice in Lisbon

This study delves into the perceptions of justice held by non-nationals residing in Lisbon, examining the impact of social, economic, and historical factors on their experiences. The research includes interviews, biographical studies, and workshops to understand their views on justice, fear, and family. Through this exploration, the study uncovers insights into the complexities of navigating the legal system as an immigrant and sheds light on the challenges they face in discussing matters of justice and family life. The findings highlight the presence of fear, informed perspectives on justice, and comparisons with their home countries' justice systems. Overall, the study reveals the nuanced interplay between social dynamics, cultural backgrounds, and personal experiences in shaping immigrant perceptions of justice in Lisbon.

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Exploring Immigrant Perceptions of Justice in Lisbon

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  1. Submission spirit Lisbon Immigrant's Justice Perceptions António Pedro Dores, http://iscte.pt/~apad, Octobre 2007

  2. Socio-criminal Thesis • Cf. Robert K. Merton, "Estrutura social e Anomia" em Sociologia - Teoria e Estrutura, São Paulo, Mestre Jou, 1970, pp. 203-233 Lack of social and economic resources Crime

  3. Historical and Political Thesis • Woodiwiss, Michael (2005) Gangster Capitalism: The United States and the Global Rise of Organized Crime, London, Constable. Lack of social and economic resources Crime

  4. Social dynamics • To study institutions (as prisons) is relevant, even it can be tricky if one do not face ideological and disciplinary bias. ex: who are the criminals, what is socially relevant on crime? the condemn actions (sociological choice) or those in power who fail to conform the spirit of the law (historian choice)?

  5. Tertiary Socialization “Crime” Socio-economic Plan Normative Plan Secondary Socialization “Delinquency” Primary Socialization “domestic violence” Visceral Plan Private plans Analytical Space • Against the clock (social thesis) • Vertical authority (historical thesis)

  6. Study about feelings on Justice by non nationals in Lisbon Experience: • Interviewing (family  individual) • Biographical study on condemn people • Workshop on fear

  7. Empirical Conclusions • The presence of the interviewer causes fear • The answers about what is justice are well informed • Positive image of Portuguese justice compare images of justice in their different home lands • Very difficult to discuss cases, any cases, and to talk about family

  8. Submission spirit • Social secrets respect (fear) • Cooperative and informed mind • Moral resilience to abuse, violence and trauma • Social capacity of production (secrets, labour, sacrificial stigma )

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