Working C Disadvantage In Relation To Crime

Question 1

What did Walmsley et al say?

Answer 1

• 41% of prisoners are from the lowest social classes but only 19% of the overall population

Question 2

What did Coles say?

Answer 2

• if you are poor you are more likely to commit crime

Question 3

What did Harding say?

Answer 3

• developed concept of street casino
• used to describe gang life and building street capital which leads to more dominance and respect to avoid being vulnerable and victimised