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james9437

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Explain why official crime statistics may not be an accurate reflection of the actual number and kinds of crimes committed in the United States.
 
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Question 2

According to sociologist Talcott Parsons, the husband/father fulfills the _____ role (meeting the family's economic needs, making important decisions, and providing leadership).
 
  a. egalitarian
 b. expressive
 c. authoritarian
 d. instrumental



tsternbergh47

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Answer to Question 1

Official crime statistics provide important information on crime however, the data

reflect only those crimes that have been reported to the police. People are more willing

to report crime when they believe that something can be done about it (apprehension of

the perpetrator or retrieval of their property, for example). Some do not report crime

because they are embarrassed or they fear reprisal by the perpetrator. Thus, the

number of crimes reported to police represents only the tip of the iceberg when

compared with all offenses actually committed. Studies based on anonymous self-

reports of criminal behavior often reveal much higher rates of crime than those found

in official statistics.

Answer to Question 2

d



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