CRIME

Sociology 368 with Mcgann at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

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By: Evan Buysse
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Criminology: A Sociological Approach
Created: 2012-04-19
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Property Crime

the unlawful damage to or taking of property of another, regardless of whether the threat of or actual use of physical violence occurs

Robbery

-Property Crime

-the unlawful taking with force of threat of force

-43% reportability, 53% of victims require medical attention, unarmed results in more injuries

-90% perpetrated by males, disproportionately committed by members of minority groups (African-Americans)

-most feared crime, motive is economic, criminals robbing criminals

Burglary

Property Crime

-unlawful entry of a house, business, or other structure with intent to commit a felony; no face-to-face contact

-50% are reported, 60% involve forcible entry, 13% involve no forcible entry

-usually perpetrated by poor, uneducated people who can't compete in the labor market, maintenance of party lifestyle

-either residential or commercial; commercial more likely during night, residential during day

Larceny

Property Crime; the unlawful taking of property from the possession of someone other than one's employer

Shoplifting

Property Crime; Larceny

-theft of property from a retail store by "customers"

-accounts for $31 billion in lost merchandise

-committed by normal/ordinary people, most commonly teenagers (17 years old)

-boosters sell the stolen merchandise, snitches use it

Motor Vehicle Theft

Property Crime; Larceny

-unlawful taking or attempt to take a motor vehicle--automobile, van, truck, motorcycle)

-89% reportability, best reported of all property crimes

-teenage males most likely to commit

-usually not face-to-face and non-violent, carjacking involves use of force

Fencing

-buying, selling, or dealing in trafficked goods that are a result of robbery, burglary, or larceny/theft

-usually 45-55 years old business man

-law enforcement most likely to be involved

Arson

Property Crime

-willful of malicious burning of a house, public building, motor vehicle, aircraft, or other property

-most common in big cities of economically declining conditions

-motive include crime concealment, revenge, vandalism, and profit

Murder

Interpersonal Violence

-the willful and nonnegligent killing of another human being by another

-accounts for only 1.2% of all index crimes

-larger city = higher rate

-manslaughter is without intent (mens rea), perpetrator is usually known to victim

Aggravated Assault

Interpersonal Violence

-unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe of bodily injury that does not result in death

-60% reported, less likely to report if perpetrator is known to victim, 51% by strangers

-males more likely to be victimized by strangers, females by partners; males in public, females in private

Hate Crimes

Interpersonal Violence

-violence perpetrated on people because of their perceived race, religion, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation

-50% reportability, but 24% increase in occurrence

-gays more likely to be victimzed than lesbians or bi, 64% of victims are homosexuals

-perpetuate hegemony

Rape

Interpersonal Violence

-sexual intercourse obtained through the threat or actual use of physical violence

-majority of rapes not reported to police, 43% reportability, 30% involve more than one perpetrator

-female rapists rare; usually assisting rape, male-male rape common in prison

-more likely to be committed by someone known; college campuses, military, jail likely settings

Heterosexual Wife Rape and Battery

Interpersonal Violence

-sexual activity by a legal spouse that is performed against and without consent of the other spouse

-14-25% of women, 50% of women will be battered

-unemployment increases likelihood of battery, poor neighborhoods more likely, black higher rates

-second only to rape by acquaintance, types: 1. common couple violence 2. patriarchal terrorism 3. violent resistance 4. mutual violent control

Gay and Lesbian Partner Battery

Interpersonal Violence

-sexual activity or beating by a partner performed against their will of the other partner

-little known due to desire for secrecy

-white males and females between 30-39

-threat of "outing" partner if reported, fewer services and less support for victims

Child and Elder Abuse

Interpersonal Violence

-physical, sexual, or emotional neglect of children or elderly

-52% involve girls, 16% is physical, 64% is neglect, 80% by parents

-females more likely to suffer injuries, females abused while males are neglected, abuse increases with age

-elderly abuse includes financial or material expoitation

Animal Abuse

Interpersonal Violence

-cruel treatment of certain species of animals

-unknown prevalence

-young males more likely than females

-tends to coexist with other forms of family violence

About this deck

By: Evan Buysse
Textbook:

Criminology: A Sociological Approach
Created: 2012-04-19
Size: 16 flashcards
Views: 27

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