A single,young,employed woman often works late,walks to her vehicle in the parking lot,and sometimes stops at a bar,alone,to have a drink.Which theoretical perspective suggests she is at greater risk of being victimized?

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According to routine activities theory, victimization occurs when three elements converge: a motivated offender, a suitable target, and the absence of capable guardians. In this scenario, the single, young, and employed woman who works late, walks to her vehicle in the parking lot, and sometimes stops at a bar, alone, presents a suitable target with no capable guardians around. Therefore, she is at greater risk of being victimized according to this perspective. Control theory suggests that individuals who have weak bonds to society are more likely to engage in criminal behavior. Opportunity theory suggests that individuals who have access to criminal opportunities are more likely to engage in criminal behavior. Differential association theory suggests that criminal behavior is learned through social interactions. However, none of these perspectives are particularly relevant to this scenario, as they do not directly relate to victimization risk.

A Single,young,employed Woman Often Works Late,walks to Her Vehicle in the Parking