"Invisible crime" refers to illegal activities that are not easily detected or reported, often because they are hidden or ignored by society, law enforcement, or are under-represented in official statistics. These crimes can include domestic violence, corporate fraud, cybercrime, and other offences that may not receive immediate attention or are deliberately concealed by the perpetrators.
In the context of GCSE Sociology, understanding invisible crime encourages students to consider the limitations of crime statistics and the impact of social, economic, and political factors in shaping public awareness and the legal system's response to crime. This concept highlights the importance of examining how certain crimes remain under the radar and the implications this has on victims and society as a whole.
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