Chippin' In: An Analysis of the Criminological Concepts Within Cyberpunk 2077

Article; Early Access

关键词: GENERAL STRAIN THEORY;    CRIME;    GENDER;   

DOI  :  10.1177/15554120231161042

来源: SCIE

【 摘 要 】

The cyberpunk genre dominates much of our popular culture, from how we think of cyber- and white-collar crime, to our understanding of how technology influences the criminal justice system. This article explores the common criminological themes prevalent within the recent video game Cyberpunk 2077 as an example of popular criminology. Specifically, it explores the game's story and environment by examining key characters' responses to structural inequalities through an anomie theory lens. Key characters and groups within the game exemplify Merton's (1938) different responses to rampant poverty and socioeconomic inequality. This is then extended to the cyberpsycho problem within the game, incorporating General Strain Theory to discuss why specific individuals develop the problem within Cyberpunk 2077.

【 授权许可】

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