White-collar crime refers to non-violent crimes that are often committed by people in professional jobs or positions of authority. These crimes usually involve cheating, dishonesty, or breaking the law for personal or financial gain. Examples include fraud, embezzlement, bribery, and insider trading. Unlike crimes such as theft or violence, white-collar crimes are often carried out by people wearing suits or working in offices, rather than on the streets. These crimes can be harder to spot but can still have big impacts on people’s lives and the economy. In the study of sociology, white-collar crime highlights issues of power, privilege, and inequality within society.
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