Cohen and Felson Posit That the Interaction of Three Variables

question 13

Essay

Cohen and Felson posit that the interaction of three variables reflective of routine American lifestyles affects the volume and distribution of predatory crime. Cohen and Felson refer to this as routine activities theory.  Define this theory and list the three variables, providing at least three examples for each variable.  Would you agree or disagree with the premise of this theory?  Provide a rationale for your view.

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Definitions:

Stalked

The act of persistently following, watching, or contacting someone in a way that is invasive, threatening, or causes fear for one's safety.

Perpetrators

Individuals who commit a harmful, illegal, or unethical act.

Genocide

The purposeful and organized obliteration of a community defined by their ethnic, racial, political, or cultural identity.

Self-precipitated Murder

A situation where a victim engages in behavior that provokes or compels another person to commit murder.