SOC 2760 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Social Disorganization Theory, Assault, United Nations Office On Drugs And Crime
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Advances in medical and emergency response systems, leading to lower trauma deaths. in the u. s. Aggravated assault has increased, while in canada both assault and homicide decreased. Impact of gun control legislation, restrictions reduce number of firearm related homicides. However, the effect of legislation on firearm control is questionable impact of aging population, and declining numbers of youth decreasing homicide rate. No suggestion tough on crime agendas have had an impact in. Canada, similar to impact of more police officers. Both are impactful in the u. s. , but are not the case in canada. Drop in domesticity (declining marriage rates, high divorce rates) Structural and cultural researchers have been concerned primarily to explain certain patterns to be found in offenders of homicide. Rely on statistical analysis of aggregate data. Interactional approach questions the impact of culture and structure on behaviour. Instead emphasises the importance of interactional dynamics amongst offenders and victims.
