Moral Rhetoric

Definition of Moral Rhetoric

The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Moral Rhetoric: In the study of crime this is the set of claims and assertions that deviants make to normalize and rationalize deviant behaviour. Individuals, businesses and public institutions may be blamed for unfairness, exploitation or some moral or biological failing thus justifying them as targets of crime. The moral rhetoric of a group is an important component of socialization into a deviant identity.

Moral Rhetoric: Resources

Notes and References

• Drislane, R., & Parkinson, G. (2016). (Concept of) Moral Rhetoric. Online dictionary of the social sciences. Open University of Canada