Crime and Punishment Overview

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What are the main reasons for crime according to AQA specification?

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Poverty, upbringing, mental illness, addiction, greed, hate, and opposition to unjust laws.

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How does poverty lead to crime?

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People may steal to survive, lack opportunities for legitimate income, or live in areas with high crime rates.

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How does upbringing contribute to crime?

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Poor role models, family breakdown, lack of moral guidance, or exposure to criminal behavior.

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How does mental illness relate to crime?

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Some crimes result from mental health issues affecting judgment, though most mentally ill people are not criminals.

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How does addiction lead to crime?

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People may steal to fund drug habits, deal drugs, or commit crimes while under the influence.

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What is the difference between greed and need as reasons for crime?

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Need-based crime is survival (stealing food), greed-based crime is wanting more than necessary (fraud for luxury).

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How do hate and prejudice cause crime?

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Lead to hate crimes targeting people based on race, religion, sexuality, or other characteristics.

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What are crimes of opposition to unjust laws?

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Civil disobedience where people break laws they believe are morally wrong (e.g., helping refugees).

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What are crimes against the person?

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Violent crimes including murder, assault, rape, and domestic violence.

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What are crimes against property?

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Theft, burglary, robbery, vandalism, and arson.