Overview
The impact of social inequality on crime is a significant area of study in sociology. Social inequality creates environments where individuals may feel marginalized and resort to crime as a means of survival. Factors such as economic disparity, lack of access to education, and limited community reso...
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Example: Income disparity between rich and poor neighborhoods.
Example: A city with a high crime rate may have more thefts and assaults.
Example: The wealth gap between urban and rural areas.
Example: Schools, healthcare centers, and recreational facilities.
Example: Low-income families or ethnic minorities.
Example: Implementing programs to reduce poverty.
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Key Concepts
social inequalitycrime rateseconomic disparitycommunity resources