Category: Crime

  • Functionalism: Crime and Deviance in Society

    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

    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…

  • Illegal Immigrants and Its Effects on Crime

    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…

  • Domestic Violence: Crime in Alabama by Hudnall et al.

    Based on research by Hudnall, Lewis, and Parton, which offers statistics on domestic violence in Alabama from 1995 to the present, the following conclusions have been drawn. The crime statistics of 2019 for the City of Birmingham indicate 3,117 domestic violence crimes were occurring for every 50,000 (Hudnall et al., 2021). Out of those cases,…

  • Concept of Juvenile Crime

    Table of Contents Introduction Juvenile Crimes Punishment of Juvenile Crime Reasons why minors should not be treated like adults in courts Conclusion Works Cited Introduction There has been a considerable rise in juvenile crime arrest and this is causing alarm to parents and the society at large. Sadly, parents no longer have control over their…

  • Aetiology of Violent Crime

    Table of Contents Introduction Biological basis of violence Aetiology of sexual assault Religion-based Terrorism Hooliganism Comparison of the 3 types of violence Deindividuation Disengagement theory Dehumanization References Introduction Violent crime has become a major part of the crime world. Sexual crimes, terrorism and hooliganism are just some of the violent crimes. Violent acts cause 1.43…

  • Drugs and Society Violent Crime: Public Drunkenness

    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…

  • South Africa: Violence and Crime

    The Republic of South Africa is the most economically developed country in Africa. Now it is a BRICS country and a member of the G20, but, until the end of the last century, it was under international sanctions approved by the UN due to the official apartheid policy  discrimination against the black majority by…

  • Reporting Behavior Among Victims of Crime

    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

    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…