Crime and Deviance in Relation to Class

Question 1

What does Ministry of Justice Data from 2012 show about the economic background of Prisoners?

Answer 1

Prisoners are more likely to have grown up in poverty

Question 2

What does Ministry of Justice Data from 2012 show about unemployment among Prisoners before they are put into prison?

Answer 2

Around 2/3 of Prisoners are unemployed before going to prison

Question 3

Name 3 studies that show a link between class and criminal behaviour.

Answer 3

Chambliss, Willis, Archer