Shifting Social Dynamics: Crime and Justice in Post-War America

Social Change Discussion To what extent did changes in American society impact the social-structural view of crime beginning with the Great Depression; Presidential election of Franklin D. Roosevelt; America's entrance into WWII; the changing roles of women, and African American's in the post war era; as well as rapid changes in the culture of music and sports? While considering the Great Depression and Roosevelt’s presidency, it is open that they redefined crime. The Great Depression brought about a widespread economic hardship often correlating wit increased crime rates. During this era, people struggled for survival due to unemployment triggering poverty and unrest among citizens. Fortunately, Roosevelt introduced the New Deal programs whose aim was to alleviate poverty and unemployment. This approach had