Social Class and Crime

Question 1

What are the two types of crimes related to social class?

Answer 1

1. Instrumental Crimes: Committed to obtain basic needs (e.g., theft).
2. Expressive Crimes: Violent acts without instrumental purpose.

Question 2

Is there a relationship between class and crime?

Answer 2

Certain crimes are more likely to be committed by specific socioeconomic groups (e.g., white-collar crimes by the wealthy, theft by the poor).