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Crime and deviance in sociology: Understanding legal and social definitions... Show more
This page delves deeper into the cultural variations in defining crime and deviance, emphasizing the challenges in creating universal definitions.
Cultural Variations in Crime
The definition of crime varies significantly across different cultures and legal systems.
Example: Cannabis use is illegal in the UK but legal or decriminalized in other countries, illustrating how the concept of crime can differ globally.
Cultural Perspectives on Deviance
What is considered deviant behavior can vary greatly depending on cultural norms and values.
Highlight: Acts that are seen as deviant in one culture may be perfectly acceptable or even encouraged in another.
Formal and Informal Sanctions Against Deviance
Society employs both formal and informal methods to discourage deviant behavior.
Definition:
- Formal sanctions against deviance may include warnings or dismissals from work, or exclusion from school.
- Informal sanctions can range from verbal reprimands to social ostracism.
Example: Informal sanctions might include staring, mocking, or ignoring someone who has violated social norms.
The Intersection of Crime and Deviance
Some acts are considered both criminal and deviant across most cultures.
Example: Domestic abuse, murder, and hate crimes are generally viewed as both criminal and deviant in most societies.
This page reinforces the importance of understanding cultural context when studying crime and deviance in sociology. It highlights the fluid nature of these concepts and how they can vary across different societies and legal systems.
This final page emphasizes the difficulties in creating universal definitions for crime and deviance due to cultural, age-related, and geographical variations.
Contextual Nature of Crime and Deviance
The perception of what constitutes a crime or deviant behavior can change based on various factors.
Highlight: Age, culture, and location all play significant roles in determining whether an act is considered criminal or deviant.
Examples of Acts Considered Both Criminal and Deviant
Some behaviors are widely recognized as both criminal and socially unacceptable across many cultures.
Example: Murder, theft, and assault are generally viewed as both criminal and deviant in most societies.
Variations in Perceptions
Even for acts that are widely considered criminal, there can be cultural variations in how they are perceived and dealt with.
Example: The use and possession of cannabis may be viewed differently across various cultures and legal systems.
This page concludes the guide by reinforcing the complex and often subjective nature of defining crime and deviance. It emphasizes the importance of considering multiple perspectives when studying these concepts in sociology and criminology.
This page explores the social and legal definitions of criminal behavior, highlighting the complexities in defining crime. It also introduces the concept of deviance and its relationship to social norms.
Social Definition of Criminal Behaviour
The social definition of crime is influenced by public perception, law enforcement priorities, and the law-making process.
Example: Speeding is legally a crime, but minor infractions are often not viewed as criminal by the public.
Highlight: Law enforcement may prioritize certain crimes over others, such as focusing less on white-collar crimes due to their complexity.
Legal Definition of Criminal Behaviour
The legal definition of crime is based on actions that violate criminal law and can result in punishment.
Vocabulary:
- Actus reus: The guilty act itself
- Mens rea: The guilty mind or intention behind the act
- Strict liability: Cases where the act alone is sufficient for conviction
Example: Common criminal acts include murder, drug offenses, assault, theft, and rape.
Formal Sanctions Against Criminals
The legal system imposes formal sanctions on criminals through courts and police actions.
Definition: Formal sanctions include community sentences and custodial sentences .
Deviance: Beyond Legal Boundaries
Deviance refers to acts that violate social norms but may not necessarily be illegal.
Vocabulary:
- Norms: Specific rules or social standards that guide behavior
- Values: General principles on how to live our lives
- Moral codes: Set of rules and principles held by society
Example: Swearing, not following dress codes, or eating with hands in certain cultures can be considered deviant behaviors.
Our AI companion is specifically built for the needs of students. Based on the millions of content pieces we have on the platform we can provide truly meaningful and relevant answers to students. But its not only about answers, the companion is even more about guiding students through their daily learning challenges, with personalised study plans, quizzes or content pieces in the chat and 100% personalisation based on the students skills and developments.
You can download the app in the Google Play Store and in the Apple App Store.
You have the choice, we offer a 100% secure payment via PayPal or an Amazon gift card. There is no limit to how much you can earn.
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Google Play
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
Crime and deviance in sociology: Understanding legal and social definitions
This guide explores the complex relationship between crime and deviance, examining their legal and social definitions, and the formal and informal sanctions associated with each. It provides essential insights... Show more
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This page delves deeper into the cultural variations in defining crime and deviance, emphasizing the challenges in creating universal definitions.
Cultural Variations in Crime
The definition of crime varies significantly across different cultures and legal systems.
Example: Cannabis use is illegal in the UK but legal or decriminalized in other countries, illustrating how the concept of crime can differ globally.
Cultural Perspectives on Deviance
What is considered deviant behavior can vary greatly depending on cultural norms and values.
Highlight: Acts that are seen as deviant in one culture may be perfectly acceptable or even encouraged in another.
Formal and Informal Sanctions Against Deviance
Society employs both formal and informal methods to discourage deviant behavior.
Definition:
- Formal sanctions against deviance may include warnings or dismissals from work, or exclusion from school.
- Informal sanctions can range from verbal reprimands to social ostracism.
Example: Informal sanctions might include staring, mocking, or ignoring someone who has violated social norms.
The Intersection of Crime and Deviance
Some acts are considered both criminal and deviant across most cultures.
Example: Domestic abuse, murder, and hate crimes are generally viewed as both criminal and deviant in most societies.
This page reinforces the importance of understanding cultural context when studying crime and deviance in sociology. It highlights the fluid nature of these concepts and how they can vary across different societies and legal systems.
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This final page emphasizes the difficulties in creating universal definitions for crime and deviance due to cultural, age-related, and geographical variations.
Contextual Nature of Crime and Deviance
The perception of what constitutes a crime or deviant behavior can change based on various factors.
Highlight: Age, culture, and location all play significant roles in determining whether an act is considered criminal or deviant.
Examples of Acts Considered Both Criminal and Deviant
Some behaviors are widely recognized as both criminal and socially unacceptable across many cultures.
Example: Murder, theft, and assault are generally viewed as both criminal and deviant in most societies.
Variations in Perceptions
Even for acts that are widely considered criminal, there can be cultural variations in how they are perceived and dealt with.
Example: The use and possession of cannabis may be viewed differently across various cultures and legal systems.
This page concludes the guide by reinforcing the complex and often subjective nature of defining crime and deviance. It emphasizes the importance of considering multiple perspectives when studying these concepts in sociology and criminology.
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Improve your grades
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By signing up you accept Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
This page explores the social and legal definitions of criminal behavior, highlighting the complexities in defining crime. It also introduces the concept of deviance and its relationship to social norms.
Social Definition of Criminal Behaviour
The social definition of crime is influenced by public perception, law enforcement priorities, and the law-making process.
Example: Speeding is legally a crime, but minor infractions are often not viewed as criminal by the public.
Highlight: Law enforcement may prioritize certain crimes over others, such as focusing less on white-collar crimes due to their complexity.
Legal Definition of Criminal Behaviour
The legal definition of crime is based on actions that violate criminal law and can result in punishment.
Vocabulary:
- Actus reus: The guilty act itself
- Mens rea: The guilty mind or intention behind the act
- Strict liability: Cases where the act alone is sufficient for conviction
Example: Common criminal acts include murder, drug offenses, assault, theft, and rape.
Formal Sanctions Against Criminals
The legal system imposes formal sanctions on criminals through courts and police actions.
Definition: Formal sanctions include community sentences and custodial sentences .
Deviance: Beyond Legal Boundaries
Deviance refers to acts that violate social norms but may not necessarily be illegal.
Vocabulary:
- Norms: Specific rules or social standards that guide behavior
- Values: General principles on how to live our lives
- Moral codes: Set of rules and principles held by society
Example: Swearing, not following dress codes, or eating with hands in certain cultures can be considered deviant behaviors.
Our AI companion is specifically built for the needs of students. Based on the millions of content pieces we have on the platform we can provide truly meaningful and relevant answers to students. But its not only about answers, the companion is even more about guiding students through their daily learning challenges, with personalised study plans, quizzes or content pieces in the chat and 100% personalisation based on the students skills and developments.
You can download the app in the Google Play Store and in the Apple App Store.
You have the choice, we offer a 100% secure payment via PayPal or an Amazon gift card. There is no limit to how much you can earn.
App Store
Google Play
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
