How does crime affect society?

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The effects of crime on society include feelings of fear that disrupt the
populations sense of unity, the breakdown of social associations due to
habitual avoidance of certain places, an unwillingness to go out at night and
damage to the image of the community. The perception of a community as
crime ridden can deter people from going there and induce residents to move
away. This causes damage to the economy.
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The fear of crime in any society is as damaging as the act of crime itself. It is
emotionally taxing for the people who live in fear in high-crime communities.
The fear of crime can negatively affect the residents' behavior, reduce
community organization and deter new businesses from wanting to open in
the area for fear of being robbed. This adds to the economic woes of an area
heavy with crime. The law enforcement organizations of high-crime areas
generally utilize an increased visibility, but this often backfires in low-income
areas, causing the population to see the police as the enemy.
Other problems include the fact that victims of crime must deal with increased
fear and trauma afterward. Even for those who have not been a victim of a
crime, fear can vary depending upon the demographics of the person. Age is
a factor because the elderly are more vulnerable. Gender is a factor because
women express higher levels of fear of crime than men do. People living in
non-white neighborhoods are more fearful of crime that those living in

predominantly white areas, explains Flourish Itulua-Abumere. Crime can even

change the appearance of neighborhoods, since gates and window guards
detract from the aesthetic look of the community.
The effects of crime on society include feelings of fear that disrupt the
population's sense of unity, the breakdown of social associations due to
habitual avoidance of certain places, an unwillingness to go out at night and
damage to the image of the community.

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Pressured Into Crime: An Overview of General Strain Theory

Robert Agnew
Oxford University Press Usa (2007)
Abstract

Pressured Into Crime: An Overview of General Strain Theory by Robert Agnew

provides an overview of general strain theory, one of the leading explanations
of crime and delinquency, developed by author Robert Agnew. Written to be
student-friendly, Pressured Into Crime features numerous real-world examples,
insightful and colorful quotes from former and active criminals, clear summaries
of major points, and challenging review and discussion questions at the end of
each chapter.This book provides the following:* It compares and contrasts GST
to other leading theories of crime, including biopsychological, control, social
learning, routine activities, and social disorganization theories.* It describes the
evidence on GST, including the most current research on the types of strains
most likely to cause crime, why these strains cause crime, and the factors that
influence the effects of strains on crime.* It employs GST to explain patterns of
offending over the life course as well as age, gender, class, and race/ethnic
differences in offending.* It uses GST to explain community and societal
differences in crime rates.* It draws on GST to make recommendations for
reducing crime.* It revises and extends GST to take into account the latest
research findings.Pressured Into Crime allows students to explore this major
theory in depth--reviewing the research on the theory, comparing it to other
theories, and applying the theory to key issues in the study of crime.