CMY2601
ASSIGNMENT 1
SEMESTER 2 2026
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 2026
, Table of Contents
Question 1: Explain the reasons why men commit more crimes than women do .. 3
Introduction ................................................................................................................ 3
Definition of Crime ..................................................................................................... 3
Reasons Why Men Commit More Crimes Than Women ......................................... 3
1. Biological Factors ............................................................................................... 3
2. Socialisation and Gender Roles ........................................................................ 3
3. Peer Pressure and Gang Involvement .............................................................. 4
4. Greater Exposure to Criminal Opportunities .................................................... 4
5. Economic and Financial Pressures .................................................................. 4
6. Alcohol and Drug Abuse .................................................................................... 4
7. Masculinity and Social Expectations ................................................................ 4
8. Interaction of Multiple Factors ........................................................................... 5
Conclusion ................................................................................................................. 5
Reference.................................................................................................................... 5
Question 2: Provide a classification of drugs and their likely effects when taken
excessively .................................................................................................................... 6
Introduction ................................................................................................................ 6
Definition of Drugs ..................................................................................................... 6
Classification of Drugs and Their Likely Effects When Taken Excessively .......... 6
1. Depressants ........................................................................................................ 7
2. Stimulants ........................................................................................................... 7
3. Hallucinogens ..................................................................................................... 7
4. Narcotics (Opioids) ............................................................................................. 8
5. Cannabis.............................................................................................................. 8
ASSIGNMENT 1
SEMESTER 2 2026
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 2026
, Table of Contents
Question 1: Explain the reasons why men commit more crimes than women do .. 3
Introduction ................................................................................................................ 3
Definition of Crime ..................................................................................................... 3
Reasons Why Men Commit More Crimes Than Women ......................................... 3
1. Biological Factors ............................................................................................... 3
2. Socialisation and Gender Roles ........................................................................ 3
3. Peer Pressure and Gang Involvement .............................................................. 4
4. Greater Exposure to Criminal Opportunities .................................................... 4
5. Economic and Financial Pressures .................................................................. 4
6. Alcohol and Drug Abuse .................................................................................... 4
7. Masculinity and Social Expectations ................................................................ 4
8. Interaction of Multiple Factors ........................................................................... 5
Conclusion ................................................................................................................. 5
Reference.................................................................................................................... 5
Question 2: Provide a classification of drugs and their likely effects when taken
excessively .................................................................................................................... 6
Introduction ................................................................................................................ 6
Definition of Drugs ..................................................................................................... 6
Classification of Drugs and Their Likely Effects When Taken Excessively .......... 6
1. Depressants ........................................................................................................ 7
2. Stimulants ........................................................................................................... 7
3. Hallucinogens ..................................................................................................... 7
4. Narcotics (Opioids) ............................................................................................. 8
5. Cannabis.............................................................................................................. 8
