Social Issues in the United Kingdom Crime Cycle 2 – Causes of Crime.
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Social Issues in the United KingdomCrimeCycle 2 – Causes of Crime
CONNECT
What is happening here?
Learning Intentions:Be able to explain the causes of
crimeBe able to explain the differences
between economic and social causes
Become familiar with the exam structure for KU answers
Practice the skill of summarising
‘People commit crimes for diff erent reasons.’ Explain why people commit
crimes.
Social exclusion and poverty often lead to youth crime. Explain, in detail, why
social exclusion and poverty of ten lead to youth crime.
HOW IS SOCIAL EXCLUSION DIFFERENT FROM POVERTY?
causes of crime
Peer pressure
Lack of employment/money
Poor upbringing
Lack of parental controlNeed for statusFeelings of alienation
from society.
Lack of success in education
Alcohol and drugs
Lack of family responsibilities
Prioritise the causes of crime, put what you think is the most significant at the top.
Economic Reasons
We live in a materialistic society. Status is measured by what people own and to appear ‘normal’ people need certain possessions. People who are unemployed or on a low income often lack the money to get these goods legally. Even when people have what seems like enough income they can still be jealous or envious of what other people have, leading them to commit crime.
Some people are professional criminals who make their living from organised crime. The drug trade – importing, manufacturing and selling drugs and the associated gang crime is almost an alternative economy in some areas.
Economic
Reasons
Materialistic society
To feel normal people need possessions
Social ReasonsLearned Behaviour – family break-ups, absent fathers, poor role models and fewer poor ‘respectable’ communities lead to people having a different idea of what is acceptable or ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ and crime becomes more acceptable. For young people boredom or peer pressure and a rejection of ‘adult’ values can lead to crime for thrills where it is seen as tough and exciting e.g. joyriding.
Environment – rural areas and suburbs have fewer social problems than inner city areas and estates. Deprivation, social exclusion and lack of facilities in poor areas has led to alienation where some people, particularly the young, feel cut off from society. Drug and alcohol abuse is much higher in these areas which leads to crime while people are under the influence or to pay for the habit.
Use the same technique to summarise your social reasons…
Government figures show that the 5% most disadvantaged are 100
times more likely to have multiple problems than the most
advantaged 50%, including conduct disorders, police contact, cannabis use, mood disorders and
alcohol abuse.
‘People commit crimes for different reasons.’ Explain why people commit crimes. 4
Point
Explain
Example
One reason why people commit crimes is economic.
Status is measured by what people own and to appear ‘normal’ people need certain possessions. People who are unemployed or on a low income often lack the money to get these goods legally. Even when people have what seems like enough income they can still be jealous or envious of what other people have.
This may lead them to commit crimes such as theft.
London RiotsWhen?What happened?Impact?
Please take notes on the lesson by creating questions
When you finish the questions, swap with a friend and answer their
questions
Question Notes