Date of Award
Spring 2022
Degree Type
Thesis
Director of Thesis
Thomas Hughes, J.D.
First Reader
Matt Souther, PhD
Second Reader
Matt Souther, PhD
Abstract
This paper investigates the population of white-collar crime offenders with special emphasis on race, gender, and age. Through extensive literature review, the ambiguities and evolving definitions of white-collar crime and its offenses are explored in depth. Further review of the body of research available on the topic was conducted to investigate the ‘typical’ white collar crime offender in relation to individual characteristics and explore possible explanations. Data analysis was conducted on various datasets available through the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Crime Data Explorer regarding the race, gender, and age of white-collar crime offenders in FY 2020. The analysis concluded that certain white collar crime offenses see varying trends regarding race, gender, and age, but the large majority remain somewhat consistent with today’s view of a typical offender.
First Page
1
Last Page
45
Recommended Citation
Albert, Ashton N., "The White Man's Crime: White-Collar Crime, Gender, Race, and Age" (2022). Senior Theses. 529.
https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/senior_theses/529
Rights
© 2022, Ashton N Albert