Posted: May 11th, 2016

What are some of the more common myths surrounding crime in our society?

1. What are some of the more common myths surrounding crime in our society? What are the major effects of these myths? Why is an understanding of these myths important?

2. What are the major effects of media coverage of crime? Do you feel that the media should disclose the names of rape victims? Explain.
3. what are the major recent trends in U.S. crime rates? What do you feel is causing these trends? Explain the social patterns of criminal behavior for two of the following: gender, race, class, or age. How are they similar? How are they different? What are the major social patterns of victimization? How does the victim