Sociology 2266A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Consumerism, Frame Analysis, General Social Survey
22 Oct 2018
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Individuals likelihood of victimization is dependent on their lifestyle. Certain people live lifestyles that are more likely to bring to into contact with criminal people. One of the most common theories in victimization literature. Why have violent crime rates increased over last decade when during the same period most indicators of well-being generally approved (ex. Household and family activities reduce ones likelihood of victimization, whereas, activities outside the home and away from the family increase ones likelihood of victimization. Found strong support for their theory in terms of age, marriage, employment status, adults present in household, and the time of day. What makes certain people more motivated under certain conditions. Structural changes in daily routine activities during this period influenced crime rates. A shift away from activities in the home to activities in the home to activities outside the home. Women moving into labour force and school, more leisure time away from home, and increase production of durables (increased consumerism)
