SOC219H5 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Sexual Objectification, Arson, Strategic Family Therapy
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Fear of crime paradox: refers to how the individuals who are least likely to be victims of violent street crime, actually have an increased fear of being victimized. For instance, women and the elderly believe that they are more likely to be targets of violent street crime. This could be a result of social media that exacerbates their fear of being victimized. However, this is inconsistent to the reality of crime, as research suggests men are more likely than women and the elderly to be victims of street crime. Dark figure of crime: refers to the unreported crimes that are not accounted for by official data. One instance where this can take place is in the context of immigrant women"s lives and their experience with domestic abuse. Because of their illegal immigrant status and fear of deportation, they may be hesitant to report instances of domestic abuse. This can also include women are financially dependent on their abusive husbands.
