Define Different Types of Crime and Explain Current Trends in Terms

question 120

Essay

Define different types of crime and explain current trends in terms of gender, race, and class in regard to which groups are more likely to be victimized and the extent to which different groups are represented in crime statistics.

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Definitions:

Race

Identifying biological factors such as skin, hair, or eye color.

Ethnicity

Sociological factors such as nationality, culture, language, and ancestry.

Skin Color

A characteristic of human physical appearance which ranges in variation from the darkest brown to the lightest hues, determined by the amount of melanin in the skin.

Culture

The set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution, organization, or group.