Theories of Violent Victimization
For this assignment I will analyze and elaborate on at least three victimization theories that relate to the scenario. In addition, I will analyze and justify a victimization theory that relates to the scenario and another that is not pertinent to the scenario. Too close, I will analyze and elaborate on whether Carla caused or was somewhat to blame for the crime that happened in the scenario.
After reading the scenario, the first theory that I would consider is the lifestyle theory. The lifestyle theory imply that people become targets because of how they live their life, and because of their choice to expose themselves to lawbreaking individuals, as well as conditions where crimes may be committed. For …show more content…
Meaning that Carla lived in a decent area but her boyfriend stayed in a run-down neighborhood, she was alone at night, she associated with individuals who broke the law, and she used drugs. The deviant place theory fits Carla’s case because as I stated earlier, Carla lived in a pretty good neighborhood but she constantly exposed herself to danger by going to her boyfriend’s house knowing the type of area he lives in. The routine activity theory can link to Carla’s case because it was said in the scenario that Carla often left her apartment at night to jog to her boyfriend’s house. She made herself a target by doing the same thing over and over again, and the attacker probably studied her behavior before he made his …show more content…
Yes, Carla may have made some bad decisions but that does not mean someone had the right to sexually assault her and take her life. What happened to Carla was tragic and she is the victim, and sexual assault under any circumstances is never the victim’s fault. Sexual assault is a vicious attack on an individual, not a natural crime of sexual desire. In addition, for a victim sexual assault is embarrassing, shameful, and a humiliating act. However, no one asks to be assaulted nor does an individual deserves this type of attack (Rape Culture, Victim Blaming, and The Facts,
For this assignment I will analyze and elaborate on at least three victimization theories that relate to the scenario. In addition, I will analyze and justify a victimization theory that relates to the scenario and another that is not pertinent to the scenario. Too close, I will analyze and elaborate on whether Carla caused or was somewhat to blame for the crime that happened in the scenario.
After reading the scenario, the first theory that I would consider is the lifestyle theory. The lifestyle theory imply that people become targets because of how they live their life, and because of their choice to expose themselves to lawbreaking individuals, as well as conditions where crimes may be committed. For …show more content…
Meaning that Carla lived in a decent area but her boyfriend stayed in a run-down neighborhood, she was alone at night, she associated with individuals who broke the law, and she used drugs. The deviant place theory fits Carla’s case because as I stated earlier, Carla lived in a pretty good neighborhood but she constantly exposed herself to danger by going to her boyfriend’s house knowing the type of area he lives in. The routine activity theory can link to Carla’s case because it was said in the scenario that Carla often left her apartment at night to jog to her boyfriend’s house. She made herself a target by doing the same thing over and over again, and the attacker probably studied her behavior before he made his …show more content…
Yes, Carla may have made some bad decisions but that does not mean someone had the right to sexually assault her and take her life. What happened to Carla was tragic and she is the victim, and sexual assault under any circumstances is never the victim’s fault. Sexual assault is a vicious attack on an individual, not a natural crime of sexual desire. In addition, for a victim sexual assault is embarrassing, shameful, and a humiliating act. However, no one asks to be assaulted nor does an individual deserves this type of attack (Rape Culture, Victim Blaming, and The Facts,