Media Crime Publication Weaknesses: Inaccuracy Flashcards
What do Soothill and Walby suggest?
The media focuses on sexual crimes being committed by strangers against women
What is the impact of what Soothill and Walby suggest?
Women fear going out after dark
What does 2020 CSEW Data show is the reality of who will commit sexual crimes against women?
75% of women who experience them have it done to them by an acquaintance
What percentage of women are raped by strangers according to CSEW Data?
Less than 10%
What does the media focus on with elderly peoples’ experience with crime?
That they are more likely to be victims of crimes inflicted by strangers
What does 2020 CSEW Data show about how many 60 to 74 year olds were victims of domestic abuse?
280,000 people aged 60 to 74 experienced domestic abuse.