Slide 4: Lifestyle Theories

Question 1

Question: What does the Equivalent Group Hypothesis suggest?

Answer 1

Answer: The Equivalent Group Hypothesis suggests that criminals and victims are not separate groups, as individuals engaging in criminal behavior often share similar lifestyles and risk factors with those who become victims.

Question 2

Question: What is the Proximity Hypothesis in relation to victimization?

Answer 2

Answer: The Proximity Hypothesis states that people are more likely to become crime victims because they live or work near criminal populations, which increases the likelihood of encountering crime.

Question 3

Question: What does the Deviant Place Hypothesis argue?

Answer 3

Answer: The Deviant Place Hypothesis suggests that certain areas—such as poor, densely populated, and highly transient neighborhoods—are more prone to crime due to their mix of commercial and residential properties.