Topic 8c: Victimisation

Question 1

Intro

Answer 1

The British Crime Survey (now known as the Crime Survey of England and Wales) in 2007/08 showed that the risk of being a victim of violent crime was 3.2 per cent, although there were differences between men and women. Young men, aged 16 to 24, were most at risk. For both sexes, the risk of being a victim of violent crime decreased with age.

Question 2

Conclusion

Answer 2

Victim surveys and ethnicity - British Crime Survey (CSEW)

Question 3

Feminist victimization explanations

Answer 3

Trangressive (introduced by smart)
Domestic violence
Dworkin