Category: Crime

  • Illegal Immigrants and Its Effects on Crime

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    Introduction Due to its status as the worlds richest country and the land of opportunities, the United States has attracted millions of immigrants over the decades. The immigrants are mostly people who seek to benefit financially from the numerous economic opportunities available in the country. In addition to the legal immigrant, the US has been…

  • Drugs and Society Violent Crime: Public Drunkenness

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    Outline The consumption of drugs in contemporary societies has led to great effects which have been witnessed in those consuming the drugs as well to entire contemporary societies. Among those societies that have been affected by drug usage is Australia, where its main concern is on alcohol consumption. In Australia, irresponsible alcohol consumption has been…

  • The Relationship Between Race and Crime in the United States

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    The US media often mentions Latinos in the news when discussing drug trafficking and crimes related to crossing US borders. In addition, according to the stereotype in the United States, African American men are dangerous criminals. These particular groups of the population are represented in greater numbers among those arrested for committing crimes (Gabbidon &…

  • What Impact Has Feminism Had in the Study of Women and Crime?

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    Feminist movements initiated from the beginning of 1960s had a significant impact on the society. Womens rights were attempted to be equated to mens both socially and constitutionally through protests, officially vested demonstrations, and adopted legal documents that formalize gender equity. However, apart from the social impact in real life scenarios, it is important to…

  • Crime in Post-Katrina Houston Study by Settles and Lindsay

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    Introduction The research article analyzed in the discussed paper presents the results of the study conducted by Settles and Lindsay (2011). The article investigates the topic of moral panic in the United States because of Hurricane Katrina and its influence on crime rates and the general state of the region. The study uses a mixed-method…

  • Functionalism: Crime and Deviance in Society

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    The utopian vision of a peaceful world, in which all of the wars would end and violence vanish, has never been realised in practice. Some argue that it is due to contemporary economic and political approaches that prevent people prosperity and promote unethical conduct. Others believe that it is the nature of a human being…

  • Racism: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah

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    Born a Crime is an autobiography written by comedian Trevor Noah, where he reflects on his childhood under the racist laws of apartheid. It is thrilling to follow his experience because it showcases the horrors and unfairness of racism. He talks about being a chameleon among African people as a child of a black woman…

  • Reporting Behavior Among Victims of Crime

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    The reporting behavior among victims of crime remains relatively low despite the availability of critical infrastructure. According to Boateng (2016), satisfaction level in police operations is among the prominent predictors of crime reporting by the victims. For instance, where the degree of trust in law enforcement is low, the offended persons will be reluctant to…

  • Banning Violent Video Games Is a Crime Against Artistic Expression

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    Introduction As one of the most popular types of modern entertainment, video games have been subjected to some controversy since some of them depict extreme violence, raising alarm bells as to whether they entice cruelty in younger generations. However, the views on the issue have split, with the opponents of violent video games bans suggesting…

  • How Does Poverty Affect Crime Rates?

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    While research may be initiated on the basis of curiosity, it traditionally aims to solve a particular problem. Crime rates have always been a highly serious social issue, and multiple studies have already been organized to examine factors that affect crimes for their prevention. That is why I would like to organize a study dedicated…