CRIM 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Research On The Effects Of Violence In Mass Media, Copycat Crime, Time Control
21 Apr 2014
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Leisure may be less closely related to any specific location. It is pursued in a variety of settings. Third places are roughly comparable to unique leisure settings. They are the places where people can relax. Leisure involves both places where we can relax, and they involve time when we are not consumed by work or family responsibilities. People who are at leisure see to be more at risk for many different types of victimization leisure preferences of young people are often seen as cause of crime (drug use) Places such as bars and sports complexes are often scenes of crime. Leisure : free time ( after work, familial, and other obligations are met) that can be used for play or recreation. Leisure has a subjective (2nd meaning) as well as an objective character. Usually assume that leisure activities are freely chosen and are interaction occurs among peers. Men generally have more free time than women.
