Criminal behaviour and mental illness: a closer look
A complex relationship We all know that criminality is a way of life for some individuals and is normalised for them. Many factors contribute to criminality, such as peer pressure, social and economic inequality, adrenaline and observational learning. However, these factors can easily be looked into, and the psychology behind Continue Reading
Is White collar crime generally treated more leniently?
Infractions and violations committed within a corporate institution by individuals belonging to the upper echelons are defined as white-collar crimes. The term coined by sociologist and criminologist, Edwin Sutherland defines crimes committed by “persons of respectability”. Most of these are committed often without consequence, contributed by the fact that technological Continue Reading