Norms, Values, and Formal Sanctions
This section delves into social expectations and formal punishment mechanisms, providing key insights into types of behavior in criminology and deviance.
Definition: Norms are social expectations guiding behavior, while values are standards society upholds.
Example: Informal deviance examples include wearing white at a funeral or black at a wedding.
Court sanctions are detailed as follows:
- Custodial Sentences (immediate imprisonment)
- Community Sentences (including curfews and drug testing)
- Fines (financial penalties)
- Discharge (conditional period of good behavior)
Highlight: Non-court sanctions include cautions and penalty notices, offering alternatives to formal prosecution.
