British Asians And Crime

Question 1

How are the low conviction rates of British-Asians explained? (2)

Answer 1

• due to strong cultural values
• shame and dishonour (known as izzat) act as a strong form of social control

Question 2

Why has there been an increase in asian criminal behaviour in recent years? (2)

Answer 2

• young, Bangladeshi boys deliberately using crime to counter the image of themselves as weak and passive
• Recent stories of British-Asian men and crime have also featured in media

Question 3

Contemporary example for British-Pakistani men : state the year and source
- outline in detail regarding both the criminals and the victims (4)

Answer 3

• 2013, BBC NEWS
• organised child exploitation & sex ring operating in South Yorkshire
• forced prostitution of white and asian 12-16 year old girls
• 20+ mainly British-Pakistani men
• majority of victims vulnerable, poor, marginalised from wider society