But why do we commit crime and why are the crime rates in certain places like Compton, East St. Louis or Detroit so high? The answer is the “Social Structure Theory”, which states that poverty, unemployment and bad social conditions cause criminal activities. The Social Structure Theory contains three schools of thought: social disorganization, strain, and cultural deviance theories.The school of social disorganization states that
This essay will explain both viewpoints over the connection between poverty and crime and independently suggest likely causes of crime rate. In order to show the direct association between poverty and crime, it is vital to comprehend the direct effects of poverty and then the possible pressures it might oppose to the society. Poverty is defined as the state of having little or no money, goods, or means of support; condition of poor (Dictionary.com 2012). The money is the important portion of the meaning. People’s prosperity is judged established on the money they have on hand and their acquisition power.
The purpose of this case study is to evaluate available data and attempt to determine the variables that contribute the most and address several conceptions and misconceptions about the leading causes of property crimes in the U.S. The questions that this study will answer include: 1. Are crime rates higher in urban than rural areas? 2. Does unemployment or education level contribute to property crime rates?
It also shows some other possible objectives for the firm. Sales revenue maximisation, for example, occurs when marginal revenue is equal to zero, as the next unit produced would carry a negative marginal revenue and hence reduce total revenue. The point where the volume of sales of the good are maximised subject to making at least normal profit is also shown (at the point where AR=AC). An Diagram Possible objectives of the firm I Profit maximisation may become
One of these theories is the Choice Theory. According to the text book, Criminal Justice in Action, Choice Theory is when criminals weigh the benefits of the crime they want to commit to the tragic costs. If in the end the if the criminals benefits over weigh the costs he or she is more likely to commit the crime (pg.31). Most crimes are committed because of the rewards that come along with it. The rewards can involve money or even a sense of gratification according to sociologist Jack Katz in the text book Criminal Justice in action when said “’rewards’ of crime may be sensual as well as financial.
Realist Theories They see crime as a problem to be tackled. All realists: - Argue that there has been a significant rise in the crime rate - especially in street crime, burglary and assault. - Are concerned about the widespread fear of crime and about the impact of crime on its victims. - Argue that other theories have failed to offer realistic solutions to the problem of crime. We can divide realist approaches along political lines: - Right Realists - Share the New Right or neo-conservative political outlook.
Official statistics is the name given to the numbers of crimes reported to or unveiled by the police themselves, which lead to a conviction, caution or are dealt with in some formal way by the law. Only offences which are dealt with by one of the above are actually recorded in official statistics. These offences can vary from minor incidents such as a window being broken to, an offence of a more serious nature such as rape or murder. These are social problems that are constructed by society, something that goes against the 'normal' runnings of society. The statistics can give us an understanding as to the levels of these crimes and as to why or where they are most likely to occur.
The second hypothesis is that the quality of housing reflects the areas deprivation? This hypotheses is clear that if the housing is good the area isn’t deprived the hypotheses will easily help me answer if deprivation occurs centrally as I will be able to access streets from the centre to the outside. My third hypothesis is that the level of crime in the area reflects its depravity? This hypothesis can help answer the aim as if the crime rate in the centre is higher than average it shows it is likely deprived. I will have sub question as to whether crime just occurs in deprived areas as it may occur high in more wealthy areas due to the wealth and that litter may seem to high but it may be because the whole urban area has poor clean facilities I will answer these question to make my hypothesis more useful to the area.
| Unit 1 SO0752A | Introduction to Crime and Deviance | | | | | “Why is it important to understand what constitutes crime?” | In the 21st century it is important for a variety of reasons to understand what constitutes crime. Not only does it broaden the criminological imagination but it allows you to questions the stereotypical images of crime presented to us on a daily basis through the media. We can also gain a more insightful understanding of the problem of crime. For many crime is seen as an act that breaks the law. According to Tappan’s (1947 p.100, quoted in Muncie et al 2010 p.4) “crime is an intentional act in violation of criminal law (statutory or case law), committed without defence or excuse and penalised by the state as a felony or misdemeanour”.
This assignment will discuss the problems involved in measuring crime and defining crime and deviance. A crime consists of behaviour that breaks the law, e.g. Murder. Deviance is behaviour that differs from the norms and values of the wider society. Describing crime and deviance is varied across different cultures; history; social situations and place.