How to Reduce Crime in Our Society
Name: ADETUNJI HAKEEM ADEMOLA
Dept: SOCIOLOGY
Course: CRIMINOLOGY (409)
Group: B
REG. Number: 272040201
Level: 400
Question:
DISCUSS HOW CRIME CAN BE REDUCE IN THE SOCIETY
Answer:
Introduction
In Sociology, crime is identified as a deviant behavior. It is deviant in that it goes against accepted or written rules and laws that guide a society. All deviant behavior isn't a crime. A crime occurs when someone breaks the law by an overt act, omission or neglect that can result in punishment. A person who has violated a law, or has breached a rule, is said to have committed a criminal offense. Whether a behavior is a crime is determined from one society to the next through its system of laws. In Nigeria, citizens usually subject to three separate systems of laws - federal, state and local. Federal laws are passed by National Assembly - House of Representatives and Senate - that apply to everyone in Nigeria. State laws are passed by the state’s House of Assembly and can vary widely from state to state. Local laws, usually known as ordinances, are passed by the local government councils. Local ordinances usually control how residents are expected to behave in the community such as disposing of trash properly.
To understand the concept of crime, one must first understand the "Conflict Theory" founded by Karl Marx. Conflict theory sees society as two struggling groups engaged in conflict over resources. Under this theory, it is believed that the capitalist class (or the society elites) commits acts of deviance just as the working class does. The main difference is that society elites determine the rules regarding what is deviant. This difference among the people will always lead to conflict. This idea explains why there is crime in societies and why it will never cease to be.
Sociologists classify crimes by three types; crimes against a person, crimes against property and victimless
Dept: SOCIOLOGY
Course: CRIMINOLOGY (409)
Group: B
REG. Number: 272040201
Level: 400
Question:
DISCUSS HOW CRIME CAN BE REDUCE IN THE SOCIETY
Answer:
Introduction
In Sociology, crime is identified as a deviant behavior. It is deviant in that it goes against accepted or written rules and laws that guide a society. All deviant behavior isn't a crime. A crime occurs when someone breaks the law by an overt act, omission or neglect that can result in punishment. A person who has violated a law, or has breached a rule, is said to have committed a criminal offense. Whether a behavior is a crime is determined from one society to the next through its system of laws. In Nigeria, citizens usually subject to three separate systems of laws - federal, state and local. Federal laws are passed by National Assembly - House of Representatives and Senate - that apply to everyone in Nigeria. State laws are passed by the state’s House of Assembly and can vary widely from state to state. Local laws, usually known as ordinances, are passed by the local government councils. Local ordinances usually control how residents are expected to behave in the community such as disposing of trash properly.
To understand the concept of crime, one must first understand the "Conflict Theory" founded by Karl Marx. Conflict theory sees society as two struggling groups engaged in conflict over resources. Under this theory, it is believed that the capitalist class (or the society elites) commits acts of deviance just as the working class does. The main difference is that society elites determine the rules regarding what is deviant. This difference among the people will always lead to conflict. This idea explains why there is crime in societies and why it will never cease to be.
Sociologists classify crimes by three types; crimes against a person, crimes against property and victimless