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Dr Stuart Waiton is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sociological and Psychological Sciences at Abertay University, within the Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences. His research focuses on antisocial behavior, hate crime, governance of vulnerability, and societal fear, with notable works including The Politics of Antisocial Behaviour: Amoral Panics and Snobs’ Law: Criminalising Football Fans in an Age of Intolerance. He contributes to criminology education through courses like Crime and Punishment, Contemporary Criminological Theory, and Contemporary Issues in Criminological Research. His work critiques modern social policies, legal frameworks, and the intersection of politics with everyday life.
Research interests span moral panics, therapeutic culture, and the evolving nature of political discourse. He has supervised postgraduate students and is available for PhD mentorship. Key publications address topics like academic freedom, football-related legislation, and the criminalization of youth.
Dr Waiton’s academic contributions emphasize critical analysis of societal structures, from family privacy to institutional overreach. His interdisciplinary approach bridges sociology, criminology, and policy studies, offering insights into contemporary challenges in governance and social control.
