Victimology (OCR A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What is victimology the study of?
What is victimology the study of?
Impact of crime on victims
What term describes hidden victims who never come to police attention?
What term describes hidden victims who never come to police attention?
Dark figure
According to Christie (1986), what is victimhood?
According to Christie (1986), what is victimhood?
A socially constructed concept
What term did Walklate (2004) use for victimisation resulting from the original victimisation?
What term did Walklate (2004) use for victimisation resulting from the original victimisation?
Secondary victimisation
How much greater is young men's risk of violent crime compared to young women?
How much greater is young men's risk of violent crime compared to young women?
Twice
What proportion of women will suffer some form of domestic violence?
What proportion of women will suffer some form of domestic violence?
1 in 4
What percentage of people killed by a current/former partner are women?
What percentage of people killed by a current/former partner are women?
80%
What percentage of reported rapes lead to prosecution and conviction?
What percentage of reported rapes lead to prosecution and conviction?
6%
How much more likely are 16-24 year olds to be victims of violent crime?
How much more likely are 16-24 year olds to be victims of violent crime?
3x more likely
Which group faces the highest rates of victimisation?
Which group faces the highest rates of victimisation?
The 'hard pressed'
What % of homicides in 2007-2010 were from minority ethnic groups?
What % of homicides in 2007-2010 were from minority ethnic groups?
23%
In Wolfgang's study, what % of homicides did the victim trigger the events?
In Wolfgang's study, what % of homicides did the victim trigger the events?
26%
According to Tombs & Whyte, what are victims of employer law violations called?
According to Tombs & Whyte, what are victims of employer law violations called?
Accident prone