ECONOMIC CAUSES OF CRIME Flashcards
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POINT - POVERTY
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Explain - people turn to crime as a way to meet their needs and funds as their income doesn’t provide enough
Example - Possilpark Glasgow is one of the most deprived areas in Britain has very high rates of gun and drug crime
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POINT - EMPLOYMENT
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Explain - poverty can lead to boredom if there’s no jobs in the area, crime is seen as easy income, however if previous criminal convictions exist it will be hard to get a job
Example - Glasgow, Maryhill, where unemployment is high there is also a huge number of gangs
