Question

What are two important ways in which the mind and behavior of the non-conventional white-collar criminal are similar to the mind and behavior of the conventional street criminal, and what are two
important ways in which they are different?

Answer 1

Put most simply, crime is behavior that is prohibited by the criminal law because it is considered especially harmful or offensive. This simple definition, however, raises many questions:

Who decides what is offensive or harmful?
Are some harmful behaviors not considered crimes, and are some crimes not that harmful?
Are some people more likely than others to be considered criminals because of their gender, race and ethnicity, social class, age, or other aspect of their social backgrounds?