Bias and Cleared Crimes

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What is the term for violent acts directed towards a particular person or group because they share a discernible racial, ethnic, religious, or gender characteristic?

  • Corporate crimes
  • Cleared crimes
  • Bias crimes (correct)
  • Cybercrime

Which type of crime involves a legal violation by a corporate entity, such as price fixing, restraint of trade, or hazardous waste dumping?

  • Economic crime
  • Cleared crimes
  • Crime of reduction
  • Corporate crimes (correct)

What type of crime is committed when the offended party experiences a loss of some quality relative to their present standing, such as becoming victims of robbery or theft?

  • Crimes of repression
  • Cybercrime
  • Crime of reduction (correct)
  • Economic crime

What do we call the commission of criminal acts using modern technology such as computers or the internet?

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What term is used to describe crimes that are committed when members of a group are prevented from achieving their fullest potential due to racism, sexism, or some status bias?

<p>Crimes of repression (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Bias Crimes

Violent acts targeting individuals or groups based on shared racial, ethnic, religious, or gender traits.

Corporate Crimes

Illegal activities conducted by a company or its employees, including price fixing, restraint of trade, or environmental violations.

Crime of Reduction

Crimes where the victim experiences a loss, such as robbery or theft, resulting in a decrease in their possessions or status.

Cybercrime

Criminal activities conducted through computers or the Internet, such as hacking, fraud, or identity theft.

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Crimes of Repression

Actions preventing a group from reaching its full potential due to discrimination, like racism or sexism.

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