Why People Are Acting So Weird

Why People Are Acting So Weird

4/10/2022

link

https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2022/03/antisocial-behavior-crime-violence-increase-pandemic/627076/

summary

This article discusses the increase in antisocial behavior, crime, and violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights various factors that contributed to this rise, including economic stress, social isolation, and the disruption of normal routines. The article emphasizes that while overall crime rates may have decreased during the pandemic, certain types of crimes, such as domestic violence and hate crimes, experienced a significant uptick. It explores the impact of government policies and resources on addressing this issue, as well as the need for community-based interventions. Overall, the article provides a comprehensive analysis of the complex relationship between the pandemic and the increase in antisocial behavior and crime.

tags

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