I have chosen to research into the social and economical factors that may influence a youth’s likelihood to engage in delinquency as I believe that understanding the factors underpinning youth offending may help to reduce youth crime levels, as preventive measures can be aimed at the distinct root causes recognised. I have chosen to particularly look at the link between the social factor of education in terms of low school attainment and the wider effect on the economy through looking at youth unemployment and offending. I believe these social and economical factors are inextricably linked therefore I hypothesise that low school attainment leads to increases in youth crime levels due to youths not acquiring the necessary skills to allow a successful entrance to the labour market.
Methodology:
In carrying out this literature review I have engaged in secondary research in order to provide me with significant qualitative and quantitative data on this given topic. I collected a range of sources through library searches where I aimed to research previous studies through the use of the internet to access online resources, books and journals. Upon doing so I found a few books that encompassed the social and economical factors I specifically chose to review although I found many websites that had information on the social & economical factors that may affect delinquency.
Findings:
Education & Low school attainment:
All sources reviewed agreed that there is a correlation
specifically focusing on child development and that didn’t relate to a developing organism in adult stages. This theory takes into account factors like cohort effects, the individual’s location (which can effect issues like obtaining an education), and transitions and life events. Life course development theory also holds the idea that individual differences, biological, and social context are what shapes a child’s development. When researching this area, normally a characteristic, time period, or event are
Alcohol consumption amongst the youth is now the new future and the way teenagers tend to live their life. It is apart of the Australian norm and culture however, what drives the younger youth to drink?. Australians accept alcohol as a social drug yet it is responsible for the most related deaths amongst the teenage population. Social aspects such as ones peers, gender, risk taking behaviour and environmental factors all relate back to alcohol. The idea of culture is linked with religion, Indigenous
need that extra help or support that may not be provided at school. These children then end up turning to crime such as theft or drug dealing in order to compensate. Their life lesson is in the streets not in the homes or schools. Also, this idea of social norms put such an emphasis on acceptance that children who do not fit in become alienated. A healthy life needs some acceptance from friends and family, but if a child experiences a lack of it, the results could be tragic. Take for
First of all, the world in which we live in depends a lot on financial
standards. This includes poverty, social classes and the simple fact
that money makes the world go around. However, it is not fair enough
to say all criminals come from a poor background, but evidently a
majority of crime does exist among "the projects":
"...postcode areas
levels are important in the prevention and the assistance in helping at-risk youth. The Macro level of intervention is imperative on a larger spectrum of creating positive change and the development of larger systems to indirectly help those young adults who are struggling. This level of intervention is key in developing policy change, and helping communities to development initiatives with the expectation of reducing youth suffering homelessness, drug use, physical and sexual abuse, crime and other
years old has never been greater, according to the United Nations (Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 2014) accounting for slightly less than 1.8 billion in a world population of 7.3 billion. Most of them are concentrated in developing countries and this large generation of young people is preparing to move into adulthood in an increasingly unequal and competitive world.
Inquisitive by nature, youth does not conform to stagnation and has the creativity necessary to think of innovative solutions
based upon their social status” (Criminal Justice). This obviously results in the
reserving of being labeled as a criminal to the poor and minorities. Crimes committed by
individuals may vary depending on their social classes. There are certain significant differences
between the “petty crimes committed by bluecollar workers from lower social classes and the
corruption crimes committed by whitecollar workers from higher social classes” (Cerrah). The
criminals from lower social classes tend to resort
and already under operation or preparing to launch their noble products, projects, services etc. H&M being a Swedish multinational company is subjected to various such external environment factors due to its operation and services across different nations.
3.1. Political
The political entity includes factors such as fiscal policy, trade charges, tax policies etc. which the government may impose during the fiscal year and thus will definitely impact the business environment to a very large degree
all, normally used to describe discomfort, stress, anxiety and even confusion and disorientation individuals may experience while undergoing cultural adaptation. A number of factors can arouse culture shock, including a loss of familiar signs and symbols such as words, facial expressions and customs. Another important factor is cultural incompetence resulting from insufficient exposure to different culture. In that sense, while culture shock is the term mostly implied to visitors or immigrants who
Youth belonging from poor economical status easily get involved in criminal activities. They want to improve their status and for this purpose they use negative path, in this regard often people do not support teenagers who belong from poor status and they go for criminal activities.
Psychological problems in family
Psychological problems in parents or siblings can also be a risk factor of juvenile delinquency. Mental illnesses or other psychological