30 Questions
Which of the following is a unique crime to South Africa that involves ruthless killings for economic reasons?
Taxi violence
What is the cause of social disorganization in many South African communities?
Inability to maintain law and order
Why did the release of hardened juvenile offenders from prison compound the crime problem in South Africa?
They were not given proper care facilities
What caused violence to become an accepted means for solving political, social, economic and even domestic conflict in South Africa?
Historically sanctioned violence
What is regarded as an important factor contributing to crime in South Africa according to the National Crime Prevention Strategy?
The breakdown of social control
What was the result of the negotiated settlement and the first democratic election on 27 April 1994 in South Africa in terms of social control?
The dismantling of old illegitimate and repressive forms of social control
What was the state of South African society before the transition period?
Largely overregulated, undemocratic and unaccountable
What are some of the old methods of social control that were dismantled as a result of the negotiated settlement and the first democratic election in South Africa?
Illegitimate and repressive forms of social control
Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as a potential risk factor for victimization in South Africa?
Marital status
Which of the following is a potential reason for the higher victimization rates among young women in South Africa?
Sexual offences are more prevalent among women
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential factor contributing to informal forms of popular justice in South Africa?
High levels of community cohesion
Which of the following is a potential lifestyle factor that may increase the risk of victimization in South Africa?
Having a highly social lifestyle combined with interpersonal relationships and potential alcohol abuse
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to economic distress?
Lack of access to healthcare
What is the relationship between poverty, unemployment, and crime in South Africa according to the text?
Poverty and unemployment, combined with socio-political factors, provide an incentive for criminal activity
What is the impact of apartheid on crime in South Africa according to the text?
Apartheid created conditions conducive to crime
What is the role of youth marginalisation in crime in South Africa according to the text?
Youth marginalisation contributes to violent crime
Which of the following factors is the single most powerful indicator of victimisation?
Urbanisation
What did the national victim survey carried out in the United Kingdom in 2012/2013 reveal about people who had visited a pub more than three times in a month?
They were at higher risk for all violent offences and violence at the hands of strangers
What do several international surveys suggest about young women between the ages of 16 and 24?
They are at a high risk of sexual violence
What do basic descriptive analyses of the data from several surveys over the last decade suggest about younger people in South Africa?
They are at a greater risk of becoming victims of violent crime
What was the cause of the Soweto youth uprising on 16 June 1976?
The lack of proper formal education for young people
What is the main reason for the limited presence of gangs in South Africa's new democracy?
The change in social dynamics brought about by the new democracy
What is the main factor affecting the likelihood of a person falling victim to crime according to Walsh (2015)?
Where people live
What is the main issue with schemes to assist and support victims of crime in South Africa?
They are selective and inadequate
Which of the following is a consequence of the socio-psychological response to feelings of powerlessness and displacement in South Africa?
Increased drug and alcohol abuse
What is a common result of the widespread availability of illegal firearms in South Africa?
Robbery and murder
How many licensed gun owners are there in South Africa, according to a recent report in Parliament?
1.9 million
What is the potential consequence of South Africans privately owning firearms?
Increased violence when confronted by criminals
What is the relationship between high levels of gun ownership and violence in countries like South Africa?
Strongly related
What are some manifestations of the socio-psychological response to feelings of powerlessness and displacement in South Africa?
Vigilantism, paramilitary structures, and arming communities
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