Discuss the social patterns of crime. What will be an ideal ...

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Discuss the social patterns of crime.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Match the term or concept with the correct description.
 
  1. crime victim a. high-crime locations
  2. hot spots b. post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  3. inequality c. some lifestyles put people more at risk for becoming crime victims
  4. lifestyle theory d. the study of victims
  5. psychological consequences e. groups at the bottom of the socioeconomic ladder are most likely to fear crime and have the highest rates victimization
  6. routine activities theory f. engaging in deviant lifestyles and committing crimes
  7. victim-impact statements g. may be considered by judges before deciding the appropriate sentence for convicted offenders
  8. victim precipitation h. someone who suffers because of a crime
  9. victimization i. measured by the NCVS
  10. victimology j. people engage in regular actions that increase their risk for victimization

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: Victimization is patterned geographically and socio-demographically, with most of the patterns similar to those for criminality. Victimization rates are lower for whites, women (except for rape and domestic violence), older people, and the non-poor than for their counterparts. Victimization rates for young African-American males are especially high. Males have a higher victimization rate than females, especially becoming homicide victims. Native Americans in fact have the highest victimization rate for violent crime.

Answer to Question 2

1. h
2. a
3. e
4. c
5. b
6. j
7. g
8. f
9. i
10. d

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