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Crime in a Changing Society - Tasks
Work with the text, Crime in a Changing Society.
Comprehension
- What was the initial cause of Bridgeport's problems?
- What is the connection between physical decay and crime, according to James McCabe?
- Why do you think Ed Jackson seems to be so calm about the situation in his neighbourhood?
Language
Rewrite these sentences into simpler English:
- “ – crimes cluster around public housing complexes”
- “ – and then low-level social disorder creeps in”
Suggested Key
- There are more crimes committed on council housing estates than in other residential areas
- Then people gradually turn to illegal activities and disorderly behaviour
Vocabulary
Explain these words / expressions in English:
- Comfort zone
- Foreclosure
- Monitoring
- Law enforcement
Suggested Key
- A comfort zone is an area where in this case the criminals feel safe, since they are in familiar surroundings
- When the client is unable to pay for his mortgages, the bank will demand the house forcibly sold, that is called foreclosure.
- To monitor is to follow closely and keep under surveillance
- Law enforcement is what the police do when they make sure that citizens don’t break the law.
Find Out
In comparison to Norway, in the USA there is more emphasis on the individual's responsibility, also in situations like the one in Bridgeport. Any support or assistance is often up to voluntary charity organisations, such as Bridgeport Rescue Mission. Check the link and find out: their purpose; where do they receive their funding from; the kind of community services they provide.
Further Research
Check out these links for more information about Bridgeport, its location and maps and statistics.
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