An argumentative paper refuting common theories why people commit crimes.
This paper briefly argues against certain reasons and theories attributed to why crimes are commited. It looks at theories like poverty, television, family units and lack of police protection. The paper shows that all of these theories are circumstantial and the main reason people commit crime is by choice and free will.
“What causes crime? There are many different theories out there as to what actually is the singular cause of crime. Some say crime is caused by poverty or by society. Others claim the cause is jealousy or adversity. Some blame crime on the breakdown of the family unit or racial discrimination. Theories include: alcohol abuse, drug abuse, economic factors, mental disease, and poverty, to name a few.”