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Society in Modern Britain
Society in 20th Century England
Society in 20th Century England
The definitions of crime changed over the 20th century. This can be attributed to factors such as new technology and the changing situation in society.
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Impact of World Wars
Impact of World Wars
- The 20th century witnessed two World Wars (1914-1918 and 1939-1945) which had an impact on society, population and the way people lived their lives.
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Living standards
Living standards
- By the end of the 20th century standards of living were better than they were in the early 1900s.
- People were living in better houses, eating better food and the Welfare State provided protection for the most vulnerable members of society.
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Reporting and recording crimes
Reporting and recording crimes
- People were generally happier to report crimes in the 20th century.
- The Police Force had become more approachable
- This led to violent crimes being reported more readily.
- The Police began to record crime consistently
- This meant that crime statistics appeared to be increasing.
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Technology
Technology
- The increasing use of technology, like telephones, made it easier to report crime.
- This had the effect of making it appear that crime has risen.
1Medieval England, 1000-1500
1.1Changing Definition of Crime in Medieval England
1.2Nature of Law Enforcement & Punishment
1.3Case Studies From 1000-1500
2Early Modern England, 1500-1700
2.1Changing Definitions of Crime
2.2Nature of Law Enforcement & Punishment
2.3Case Studies From 1500-1700
318th & 19th Century Britain
3.1Changing Definition of Crime in Industrial Britain
3.2Nature of Law Enforcement & Punishment
3.3Case Studies From 1700-1900
4Modern Britain, 1900-Present
4.1Changing Definition of Crime in Modern Britain
4.2Nature of Law Enforcement & Punishment
5Whitechapel Local Study
5.1The Geographical Area & Living Conditions
5.2The People of Whitechapel
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1Medieval England, 1000-1500
1.1Changing Definition of Crime in Medieval England
1.2Nature of Law Enforcement & Punishment
1.3Case Studies From 1000-1500
2Early Modern England, 1500-1700
2.1Changing Definitions of Crime
2.2Nature of Law Enforcement & Punishment
2.3Case Studies From 1500-1700
318th & 19th Century Britain
3.1Changing Definition of Crime in Industrial Britain
3.2Nature of Law Enforcement & Punishment
3.3Case Studies From 1700-1900
4Modern Britain, 1900-Present
4.1Changing Definition of Crime in Modern Britain
4.2Nature of Law Enforcement & Punishment
5Whitechapel Local Study
5.1The Geographical Area & Living Conditions
5.2The People of Whitechapel
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