The White-Collar Paradox (Sutherland’s Concept) Edwin Sutherland, the sociologist who coined the term “white-collar crime,” detailed how social distance and institutional authority insulate perpetrators. The Dynamic: A street-level thief uses physical tools (a crowbar) and faces high risk and immediate state violence. A corporate executive or politician uses institutional tools (a pen, a policy, or a regulatory loophole) to siphon millions. The Takeaway: The further removed the perpetrator is...