• Criminality is determined by society and can change over time and vary between cultures
• Laws are influenced by shifting norms, values, human rights, and political influence
• Culture influences laws and the definition of crimes based on religious beliefs, traditions, and public opinion
• Differential enforcement of the law can lead to disparities in how individuals are treated
• Mental conditions can reduce a murder conviction to a lesser offense, illustrating diminished responsibility

For further exploration of this topic, one can refer to the "Explanation of Social Construction of Criminality" PDF and examine historical and cross-cultural evidence of criminality.