The social preference for a punishment ideology in the late 20th century was fueled by increasing crime rates.

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The late 20th century saw a significant rise in crime rates, particularly in the United States, which led to a shift in public opinion towards favoring harsher punitive measures, including longer prison sentences and the expansion of the death penalty, as a means to deter crime. This period marked a move away from rehabilitation-focused ideologies towards a more punishment-oriented approach to criminal justice.

The Social Preference for a Punishment Ideology in the Late