social and cultural reasons

Question 1

examples of social and cultural reasons?

Answer 1

lack of knowledge
complexity
lack of media interest
culture bound crime
lack of public concern

Question 2

lack of knowledge in unreported crimes?
- definition

Answer 2

victims might not know the action is against the law; the victim may not know who or how to report the crime

Question 3

example of a crime that may go unreported due to lack of knowledge?

Answer 3

cyber crime

Question 4

complexity in unreported crimes?
- definition

Answer 4

sometimes the crime is well covered because of the skill needed ti commit the crime which could be high and therefore is well covered

Question 5

examples of a crime that may go unreported due to complexity?

Answer 5

white collar crimes

Question 6

lack of media interest in unreported crimes?
- definition

Answer 6

crimes that are ignored by media are less likely to be reported

Question 7

examples of a crime that may unreported due to lack of media interest?

Answer 7

domestic abuse
however positive:
#metoo movement

Question 8

culture bound crimes in unreported crimes?
- definition

Answer 8

cultural practises of a group might break the law; if it doesn’t break a communities law it is more likely to be covered up

Question 9

examples of a crime that may go unreported due to culture bound crime?

Answer 9

female genital mutilation

Question 10

lack of public concern in unreported crimes?
- definition

Answer 10

if a crime isn’t a major concern to society its less likely to be reported; may be seen as ‘harmless’.

Question 11

examples of a crime that may go unreported due to lack of public concern?

Answer 11

prostitution