Social Responsibility and Social Problems
Crime is human conduct that causes breaching of laws laid down by the ruling authority of the land (Schmalleger, 2011). The state strives to lower crime rates by it punishing the offenders so as to discourage people from engaging in crime. People commit crimes for various reasons that include greed, anger, revenge, or pride. The urge to gain wealth leads to crimes such as burglaries, and robberies.
The desire for control, revenge, or power is adrenaline-related, and they result in violent crimes such as murders and rape (Schmalleger, 2011). Others consider a life of crime better rewarding and exciting. .Social Responsibility TheoryAccording to Schmalleger (2011), one commits crime deliberately. People engage in criminal activities out of their consent, may be because they perceive it to be fun. In other words, they deliberately break the law by engaging in illegal activities, therefore, their punishments should be stricter so as to discourage people from engaging in criminal activitiesSocial Problems TheoryAccording to this theory, one commits crime due to unavoidable circumstances that may seem to justify the acts (Schmalleger, 2011). For example, one steals food because of hunger. Another example is when one steals money to take his wife to the hospital when he has no job. This theory majorly stresses on crime prevention. According to this theory, the government should create jobs, provide social amenities and improve living standards so as to minimize crime.
The Future of Criminology and Criminal justice
Criminology is a dynamic and ever-evolving field. New forms of crime are committed daily. Therefore, one needs to be ahead of the rest so as to counter-act them. Criminology should aim at being scientific regarding empirical data and systematic observations. The advance in technology has a great influence in fighting crime. Also, developed in surveillance systems, forensic analysis, identification microchips will improve on crime combating (Schmalleger, 2011).
References
Schmalleger, F. (2011). Criminology Today + Criminology Interactive Access Card: An Integrative Introduction. Pearson College …
