3.1.3 Globalization and Crime in Contemporary Society

• Globalization leads to increased flow of goods, services, and capital between countries
• Globalization facilitates cross-border crimes such as human trafficking, cybercrime, and money laundering
• How does globalization influence deviance in societies?

  Spreads new social norms and values
• Match the global crime type with its characteristic:

  Human Trafficking ↔️ Illegal transportation for exploitation

  Cybercrime ↔️ Crimes using computers and internet

  Money Laundering ↔️ Disguising illegal money origins
• Arrange the following global crime types in order of their primary enablers, starting with economic factors:

  1️⃣ Money Laundering (Global financial systems)

  2️⃣ Human Trafficking (Cross-border movement)

  3️⃣ Cybercrime (Advanced technology)
• Technological advancements facilitate global interaction through the spread of information and communication technologies.


  True
• Match the global crime type with its characteristic:

  Human Trafficking ↔️ Illegal transportation for exploitation

  Cybercrime ↔️ Crimes using computers and internet

  Money Laundering ↔️ Disguising illegal money origins
• How does economic integration contribute to global crime?

  Creates opportunities for cross-border crimes
• Transnational organized crime involves criminal activities carried out by networks operating across multiple countries
• What are the four dimensions of globalization?

  Economic, social, cultural, political
• What does crime and deviance refer to in a global context?

  Violating laws and social norms
• Which economic process facilitates cross-border crimes such as human trafficking and money laundering?

  Economic integration
• Human trafficking involves the illegal transportation and exploitation of individuals, often for forced labor or sexual purposes.


  True
• What are some key characteristics of international crime organizations?

  Global reach, organized structure
• The interconnected nature of global financial systems and the anonymity provided by technology have enabled cross-border money laundering.
• What are some challenges in combating global crime effectively?

  Lack of universal laws
• What makes cross-border prosecution difficult in combating global crime?

  Lack of universal laws
• Globalization involves only economic interconnectedness between countries.

  False
• Match the global crime type with its characteristics:

  Human Trafficking ↔️ Illegal transportation for forced labor

  Cybercrime ↔️ Fraud and identity theft using computers

  Money Laundering ↔️ Disguising illegal money origins
• Technological advancements enable cybercrime by allowing criminals to operate anonymously
• International crime organizations operate solely within one country.

  False
• What are international crime organizations engaged in?

  Transnational illegal activities
• What are some common activities of international crime organizations?

  Drug trafficking, human trafficking, money laundering
• What is a prime example of how technology has facilitated global criminal activities?

  Cybercrime
• Addressing technology-enabled global crimes requires strengthening financial regulations
• What are effective countermeasures against global crime?

  International cooperation, harmonizing laws, enhancing cybersecurity
• Match the challenge of combating global crime with its description:

  Lack of Universal Laws ↔️ Varying legal frameworks across countries

  Jurisdictional Issues ↔️ Determining which country has authority over a crime

  Limited International Cooperation ↔️ Differing priorities and commitment levels among nations
• Harmonizing laws involves aligning legal frameworks across countries to facilitate cross-border investigations.


  True
• What does globalization encompass in terms of interconnectedness and interdependence?

  Economic, social, cultural, and political dimensions
• In a global context, what does crime and deviance refer to?

  Violations of laws and norms across borders
• Cybercrime is enabled by globalization’s technological advancements.

  True
• In a global context, globalization creates new opportunities for crime by making them increasingly complex
• Technological advancements in globalization enable cybercrime to flourish.


  True
• What is essential for addressing global crimes facilitated by globalization?

  International cooperation and coordination
• Cross-border crimes such as human trafficking, cybercrime, and money laundering are facilitated by globalization
• Match the factor linking globalization and crime with its impact:

  Economic Integration ↔️ Increases trafficking and money laundering

  Technological Advancements ↔️ Drives cybercrime and data theft

  Cultural Exchange ↔️ May normalize criminal behaviors
• What type of global crime involves activities such as drug trafficking and arms smuggling?

  Transnational organized crime
• International crime organizations can undermine government control and stability.


  True
• Match the technology impact with its effect on global crime:

  Advanced Communications ↔️ Facilitates coordination of criminal networks

  Interconnected Financial Systems ↔️ Enables cross-border financial crimes

  Anonymity of the Internet ↔️ Allows cybercriminals to hide identities
• Limited international cooperation among countries hinders effective collaboration in combating global crime.