Exam questions

Question 1

Outline two reasons why surveillance may not reduce crime (4 marks)

Answer 1

• Crime may be displaced not reduced as crime usually happens where there is low levels of surveillance.
• Some crimes are hidden from surveillance as they happen behind closed doors, such as domestic violence.

Question 2

Outline two reasons why deviant subcultures exist (4 marks)

Answer 2

• Labelling - if an issue is labeled as deviant, they will be treated unfairly meeting I believe the only way to success is a subculture.
• Blocked oppurtunity to achieve mainstream goals due o deprivation - joining a subculture provides the means of achieving through illegitimate ways when legitimate ways are blocked.

Question 3

Outline three reasons why victims may not report crimes (6 marks)

Answer 3

• Lack of confidence in police e.g. won’t take it seriously.
• Unaware they are a victim, lack of knowledge e.g. victim may believe missing object was lost rather then stolen.
• wish to protect perpetrator e.g. family member - victim may not want to get them in trouble with law.