Living in High-Crime Areas Has Obvious Risks: Being a Victim

question 17

Multiple Choice

Living in high-crime areas has obvious risks: being a victim of physical violence, for example. What is one of the more subtle risks faced by people who live in high-crime areas that is mentioned by Pat Sharkey?

• A) impaired job or school performance because of stress
• B) increased forgetfulness because of rampant escapism
• C) increased attention from politicians trying to court nonaffiliated voters
• D) decreased access to housing that allows pets

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Definitions:

Public Sphere

A realm of social life where public opinion can be formed.

Strangers

Individuals who are not known personally, lacking familiarity or a previous relationship with oneself.

Emergency Settings

Situations requiring urgent attention, often involving risk to life or property, which demand immediate response from emergency services or individuals.

Parable of the Good Samaritan

A story told by Jesus in the Bible, which illustrates the importance of showing kindness and compassion to all people, including strangers.