How does Poverty Cause Crime
Words: 688 Pages: 2 12665Introduction Crime and poverty are often intertwined in public discourse, with many attributing high crime rates directly to economic deprivation. While it is tempting to view poverty as the 'mother of crime,' this perspective oversimplifies a complex relationship. Crime exists for various reasons, primarily because individuals seek something they lack and are unwilling to follow legal avenues to obtain it. Poverty can exacerbate this issue by limiting the resources available to individuals, thereby increasing the number of desirable items they […]