Answer to Question #162969 in Law for Palesa

Question

Which option is associated with general factors that contribute to crime in south Africa

Answer 1

General Factors That Contribute to Crime in South Africa

• High social inequality.
• Corruption.
• Widespread poverty.
• Poor access to basic services.
• High unemployment rate.
• Dearth of facilities for education, self-enrichment, and personal development.
• Stark social divisions along the lines of race and social class.
• Low status of women in many parts and segments of the country.
• Breakdown of the family unit due to the legacy of a skewed criminal justice system and migrant labour.