Crime: Flashcards
1
Q
What were some barriers facing police?
A
- It was a maze like area.
- Language barrier with immigrants.
- Prejudice towards immigrants.
- Some streets too dangerous (Ewer Street).
2
Q
How many prostitutes in Whitechapel in 1888?
A
1,200.
3
Q
What were prostitutes vulnerable to?
A
Assault and rape.
4
Q
What were the links between alcohol and violence in Whitechapel?
A
Lots of people alcoholics to escape reality. (in turn lots of pubs).
5
Q
Give an example of a gang in Whitechapel?
A
Bessarabian Tigers.
6
Q
What was a protection racket?
A
Businesses intimidated by gangs to pay them to not smash up their shops. (also protection from other gangs)
7
Q
Who was there significant prejudice and what were the reasons?
A
Irish- reputation for drunkenness and violent crime.
Jewish- reputation gangs and immoral practice (extreme socialism).
