Some people think that only the society should be blamed for any anti-social activities. What are the causes for these activities? Who is responsible for them?

Some people think that only the society should be blamed for any anti-social activities. What are the causes for these activities? Who is responsible for them?

 

Ielts Essay - Society and blame for anti-social activities

Increasing lawlessness has intrigued social theorists and criminologists; and they seem to be scrambling for finding causes for such a trend; many even blame the social set-up for such an upward trend in crime though there are some  contrasting views on this issue. 

A school of thought feel that the current state of turmoil the human society is experiencing is rooted in the consumerism. Every individual craves for almost every comfort and luxury, but many can hardly afford everything due to insufficiency of resources. This prompts criminal behavior: people try to attain their objects of desire through unethical means which is leading spurt in illegal activities.

It is firmly believed by many, and in fact it has also been proven by many experts that society is to blame for an increase in such a deviant behavior. The class struggle and the attitudes of various social groups towards each other are the primary causes for a rise in instances of criminality. Aggressive responses to action of and constant apathy towards each other, the social groups, is often a reason for sulking emotions and sentiments which incite people to seek revenge; thus resulting in unlawful behavior.

However, another lobby of social theorists hold politicians and elite class responsible for the current chaos in the society. These people, in order to perpetuate their influence over the commoners, patronize and protect anti-social elements. The community and people are in such a case are on the receiving end who have to bear the brunt of the malpractices encouraged by such highly placed class of the rulers and the rich. 

In a nutshell, I personally feel that although social-order is surely responsible for the current rise in illegal activities, there are other factors too that are increasing instances of illegal activities.