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Common Types of Crimes Explained
Molls
@moll46
Technological and Immoral Crimes
Technological crimes are becoming increasingly common as our lives move online. These include hacking, cyberbullying, fraud, and downloading illegal content. What's worrying is that anyone can become a victim, though young girls are often targeted more frequently because they're seen as vulnerable.
The perpetrators vary widely - from foreign governments conducting sophisticated hacks to teenagers cyberbullying their peers. Most cybercrimes don't make headlines unless they're massive scandals. The News of the World hacking scandal in 2011 is a prime example, where journalists hacked voicemails of celebrities and even missing teenager Milly Dowler, actually hampering the murder investigation.
Immoral crimes like paedophilia, rape, and torture shock society because they violate our basic moral standards. These crimes target the most vulnerable - children and women are disproportionately affected. The perpetrators are predominantly male, often seeking power over vulnerable people.
Key Point: Unlike cybercrimes, immoral crimes receive extensive media coverage because "if it bleeds, it leads" - the press knows gruesome stories sell papers.
The case of Dr Harold Shipman, who murdered 15 elderly women by lethal injection whilst trying to profit from their deaths, shows how trusted professionals can commit horrific immoral crimes.
Moral, White Collar, and Corporate Crimes
Moral crimes are tricky because they don't physically harm anyone, yet some people still consider them wrong. Think prostitution, premarital sex, or assisting family suicide. The interesting thing here is that victims and perpetrators can be the same person - a prostitute breaks the law but might also be exploited.
These crimes rarely get reported because many people don't see them as particularly deviant. Kay Gilderdale's case illustrates this complexity - she helped her terminally ill daughter die and walked free because the jury understood her motherly compassion.
White collar crimes happen in offices and boardrooms, where employees or individuals target businesses for financial gain through tax evasion, embezzlement, or money laundering. The public often doesn't care about these crimes because they seem victimless and don't directly affect ordinary people's daily lives.
Corporate crimes flip this around - here, companies harm individuals through bribery, selling unsafe products, or workplace discrimination. The Nestlé infant formula scandal perfectly demonstrates this, where the company marketed formula in developing countries knowing it would be mixed with unsafe water, causing infant deaths and deformities.
Reality Check: Both white collar and corporate crimes receive minimal media coverage because they're seen as boring, even though they can affect thousands of people and involve millions of pounds.
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This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
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Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
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iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
Common Types of Crimes Explained
Molls
@moll46
Crime isn't just about street violence or burglary - it comes in many different forms that affect society in various ways. Understanding these different types of crime helps you recognise how they impact victims, who commits them, and why some... Show more
Technological and Immoral Crimes
Technological crimes are becoming increasingly common as our lives move online. These include hacking, cyberbullying, fraud, and downloading illegal content. What's worrying is that anyone can become a victim, though young girls are often targeted more frequently because they're seen as vulnerable.
The perpetrators vary widely - from foreign governments conducting sophisticated hacks to teenagers cyberbullying their peers. Most cybercrimes don't make headlines unless they're massive scandals. The News of the World hacking scandal in 2011 is a prime example, where journalists hacked voicemails of celebrities and even missing teenager Milly Dowler, actually hampering the murder investigation.
Immoral crimes like paedophilia, rape, and torture shock society because they violate our basic moral standards. These crimes target the most vulnerable - children and women are disproportionately affected. The perpetrators are predominantly male, often seeking power over vulnerable people.
Key Point: Unlike cybercrimes, immoral crimes receive extensive media coverage because "if it bleeds, it leads" - the press knows gruesome stories sell papers.
The case of Dr Harold Shipman, who murdered 15 elderly women by lethal injection whilst trying to profit from their deaths, shows how trusted professionals can commit horrific immoral crimes.
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Moral, White Collar, and Corporate Crimes
Moral crimes are tricky because they don't physically harm anyone, yet some people still consider them wrong. Think prostitution, premarital sex, or assisting family suicide. The interesting thing here is that victims and perpetrators can be the same person - a prostitute breaks the law but might also be exploited.
These crimes rarely get reported because many people don't see them as particularly deviant. Kay Gilderdale's case illustrates this complexity - she helped her terminally ill daughter die and walked free because the jury understood her motherly compassion.
White collar crimes happen in offices and boardrooms, where employees or individuals target businesses for financial gain through tax evasion, embezzlement, or money laundering. The public often doesn't care about these crimes because they seem victimless and don't directly affect ordinary people's daily lives.
Corporate crimes flip this around - here, companies harm individuals through bribery, selling unsafe products, or workplace discrimination. The Nestlé infant formula scandal perfectly demonstrates this, where the company marketed formula in developing countries knowing it would be mixed with unsafe water, causing infant deaths and deformities.
Reality Check: Both white collar and corporate crimes receive minimal media coverage because they're seen as boring, even though they can affect thousands of people and involve millions of pounds.
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What is the Knowunity AI companion?
Our AI companion is specifically built for the needs of students. Based on the millions of content pieces we have on the platform we can provide truly meaningful and relevant answers to students. But its not only about answers, the companion is even more about guiding students through their daily learning challenges, with personalised study plans, quizzes or content pieces in the chat and 100% personalisation based on the students skills and developments.
Where can I download the Knowunity app?
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Is Knowunity really free of charge?
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Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
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