The text identifies and discusses a variety of major crimes. Select any two of these and compare and contrast their patterns.

What will be an ideal response?


The ideal answer should include:
1. Choose from: (1) violent personal crimes such as murder; (2) property crimes such as theft; (3) occupational crimes, which are sometimes nicknamed white-collar crimes and include acts such as embezzlement for personal gain; (4) corporate crimes, which can include offenses such as defrauding employees or falsifying company records; (5) organized crime, which might include global crime syndicates; (6) public order crimes such as gambling or prostitution; (7) hate crimes; (8) gender-based violence.

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a. authoritarian role b. expressive role c. instrumental role d. egalitarian role

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Which of the following statements is true of retirement income?

A) It is equal to the income a retired person formerly earned. B) It is generally more for men than women. C) It is based on the race of the person. D) It is same for every retired person.

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A. graying B. shrinking C. growing D. diversifying

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