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1.2 Social Construction of Criminality Flashcards

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How do Laws change culture to culture?

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Adultery = due to religion, in many countries it’s illegal e.g Islamic and Sub-Saheran African countries whereas in the UK it’s just deviant. In the bible the 10th commandment is Thy shall not commit adultery.

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How do laws change over time?

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Gun Laws = have changed due to mass shootings. For example Dunblane school where 17 people were shot and killed.Lead to the firearms ammendment act 1997

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