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Murder Victims by Age, Sex, and Race

Murder Victims by Age, Sex, and Race in 2007


Exercise # 2 Problem Definition Paper: Homicide Victims by Race and Sex: 1980 to 2005,
Crimes and Crime Rates by Type and Area: 2007, Crime Rates by State, 2006 and 2007, and
by Type, 2007.
Ameshia Hardy,
SOWK 300 Section 02,
J.L. McArthur,
September 22, 2010.
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Abstract

The high homicide rates among Black males, is a nation and state wide problem. The
majority of these murders occur between the ages of 20 and 24. Six percent of all violent
crimes are homicides. This is alarming because Blacks only account for roughly 13% of the
U.S population, yet they have the highest rates of homicides. Most homicides occur in
metropolitan statistical areas/ cities. The data tables that I have selected will show how and to
what extent race, sex, age, and region have on homicide rates.
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Problem Identification:

My data table gives data on the number of murder victims by age, sex, and race in the year of
2007. This data table shows that African American males were the victims with the highest
rates of murders in the U.S. The age in which the highest rates Black males were murdered,
was between 20 and 24. More white men were murdered in 2007 than white women. Thus,
the age in which the highest rates of white males were murdered, was between 20 and 24 as
well. The ages that have the second highest murder victim rates, among Black males, are
between 25 and 29. The ages that have the second highest murder victim rates, among White
males, are also between 25 and 29. In 2007 more Black males were murdered than Black
females. In 2007 more White males were murdered than White females. The highest rates of
Black female murders occurred between the age of 20 and 24. The highest rates of White
female murders occurred between the age of 20 and 24 as well.

Problem Description:

The problem that my data table displays in reference to African American males, is that they
have the highest rates of murders in the United States. This is alarming because African
Americans are a minority and only account for roughly 13% of the U.S. population. This
affects the survival and propagation of African Americans in a number of ways. Firstly, it
slows down the reproduction rates of African Americans because of the lack of available
mates or spouses. Secondly, it leaves mothers with the responsibility of raising their children
on their own, or in the presence of a man whom is not the child's biological father. The
changes that can be made to alleviate this problem is for African Americans to ; implement
more after school programs for kids ( YMCA Boys and Girls Club, Sports/ Athletics) ,
establish trade programs for high school drop outs, and create more jobs for African
Americans. The root of most murders are crimes. The root of most crime is poverty.
Something must be placed in the community to eliminate poverty. After school programs will
keep students off of the streets and it will teach them the importance of an education. If
students value their education they will be less likely to drop out of school. They may even
choose further their education by earning a degree. This will increase their chances of poverty
and or a life of crime, imprisonment, or death. Sports will give rambunctious kids a chance to
let out their energy and explore other revenues of the importance of teamwork. It will occupy
their time so that they won't have to resort to the streets for entertainment. The trade schools
will give high school dropouts a chance to obtain a quality job that is above the poverty line.
The creation of more jobs will allow families to provide for their families and move out of
high crime areas. Overall, homicides can be decreased by implementing programs that
educate and train and by creating jobs.
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Findings:

My main data comes from Table 300, Murder Victims by Age, Sex, and Race: 2007.This data
shows the total of murder victims according to age, sex, and race in 2007. The ages that had
the highest rates of murder victims were between 20 and 24. Males were murdered at higher
rates than females. Black males were murdered at higher rates than White males. My
secondary data tables are as follows. Table 302 is entitled, Homicide Victims by Race and
Sex: 1980 to 2005.This data shows how the rate of homicide victims change over time
according to their race and sex. From 1980 to 1985, more males were victims of homicides
than females. From 1980 to 1985, White males had the highest homicide rates in the U.S.
From 1990 to 2005, Black males had the highest homicide rates. From 1990 to 2005, White
females had higher homicide rates than Black females. Table 296 is entitled, Crimes and
Crime Rates by Type and Area: 2007. This data shows how frequent each crime is committed
and where it is committed in 2007. Fifteen out of every seventeen murders in the U.S. occur
in metropolitan statistical areas or cities. One out of every seventeen murders occurs in cities
outside metropolitan areas or suburbs. One out of every seventeen murders occurs in non
metropolitan counties or rural areas. Table 297 is entitled, Crime Rates by State, 2006 and
2007, and by Type, 2007 . This data shows the type of crimes committed in the U.S in the
year of 2007. It also shows the frequency of each crime and the state that has the most
incidents of murder. Murders accounts for 5.6 percent of the crimes committed in 2007. The
district of Columbia had the highest rates of murder. Louisiana had the second highest rates
of murder.

A.) Magnitude:
From a quantitative viewpoint, homicide is not a severe problem. This is because it only
accounts for 6 percent of the violent crimes that are committed nationally. From a qualitative
viewpoint it is a severe problem for Black males. This is because they are murdered at higher
rates than every other racial group. This is alarming because Blacks are a minority . Blacks
only account for roughly 13 percent of the population, yet they are being murdered at rates
higher than the majority (Whites). This affects Black people as a whole because they
represent a small amount of the U.S. Population. 80 percent of African Americans are
affected by homicide. This is because 6 out of 17 violent crimes are homicides. The majority
of homicide victims are Black males. Therefore, at least one person that African Americans
know will be murdered in their lifetime. Murder victims could be a relative, friend, or
member of their community. The cost of this problem is that an at least 6,200 or more Black
males will die each year from homicides. At least 1,200 or more Black females will die each
year from homicides. The murder rate is the dependent variable. Race is a independent
variable. Sex is a independent variable of murder rates. All in all, race and sex impact murder
rates.
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B.) Scope:
The problem of homicide is widespread. It is a national and state problem. It occurs in
metropolitan statistical areas or cities, 6 out of 17 people die from homicide. It occurs in
cities outside metropolitan areas or suburbs, 1 out of 17 people die from homicide. It occurs
in non metropolitan areas or rural areas ,1 out of 17 people die from homicide. 90 percent of
homicides occur in metropolitan statistical areas or cities. 6 percent of homicides occur in
cities outside metropolitan areas or suburbs. 4 percent of homicides occur in non metropolitan
areas or rural areas. 6 percent of all violent crimes are homicides. In reference to violent
crimes in the U.S, 30.8 percent of homicides occur in the District of Columbia. The state with
the second highest homicide rates is Louisiana. Louisiana represents 14.2 percent of murders
in the U.S. The state with the third highest homicide rate is Alabama. Alabama represents 8.9
percent of murders in the U.S. The state with the fourth highest homicide rate is New
Mexico. New Mexico represents 8.2 percent of murders in the U.S. Homicide rates are
dependent variables. The independent variables are the metropolitan statistical areas, outside
metropolitan areas, and the non metropolitan areas. The type of area impacts homicide rates.
Most homicides occur in the metropolitan statistical areas.

C.) Changes:
The problem of homicides has changed dramatically over time. The first change occurred
between 1980 and 1985. During this time White males had the highest homicide rates. Black
males had the second highest homicide rates. White females had the third highest homicide
rates. Black females had the lowest homicide rates. The second change in homicide rates
occurred in 1990. During this time , Black males had the highest homicide rates. White males
had the second highest homicide rates. Black females had the third highest homicide rates.
White females had the lowest homicide rates. The third change occurred in 2001. During this
year, White males had higher rates of homicide than Black males.White females had higher
rates of homicide than Black females. The last change occurred in 2002. During this time
Black males and females went back to having the highest homicide rates. The dependent
variable is homicide rates. The independent variable is the year.

D.) Disparitites:
There are differences in the number of homicides in terms of race , sex, and age. In terms of
race, there is a disparity between the homicide rates of Blacks and Whites in the U.S. Blacks
have the highest rates of homicide in the U.S. In terms of sex there is a disparity among
people in the U.S. Males had the highest rates of homicide in the U.S. From 1980 to 2007,
more males were victims of homicides than females. The ages that experienced the highest
homicide rates were between 20 and 24.The ages that have the second highest homicide rates,
among Black males, are between 25 and 29.the ages that have the second highest homicide
rates, among White males, are also between 25 and 29. The dependent variable is homicide
rates. One of the independent variables are race. Another independent variable is sex. Age is
an independent variable. Time is an independent variable.
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Data Tables:
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References

Crime Rates by State, 2006 and 2007, and by Type, 2007 [Table 297]. (2007, July 1). In
Census.gov. Retrieved September 19, 2010, from U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau
of Investigation website: http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/2010/tables/10s0297.pdf.

Crimes and Crime Rates by Type and Area: 2007 [Table 296]. (2007, July 1). In Census.gov.
Retrieved September 19, 2010, from U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of
Investigation website: http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/2010/tables/10s0296.pdf

Homicide Victims by Race and Sex: 1980 to 2005 [Table 302]. (2005). In Census.gov.
Retrieved September 19, 2010, from U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of
Investigation website: http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/2009/tables/09s0302.pdf

Murder Victims by Age, Sex, and Race in 2007 [Table 300]. (2007). In Census.gov.
Retrieved September 19, 2010, from U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of
Investigation website:
http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/2010/tables/10s0300.pdf

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