1.2 Social construction of criminality: Culture Flashcards
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What is Polygamy?
Having more than one husband or wife at the same time. Includes polygyny, polyandry and bigamy.
Where is Polygamy a crime?
Most countries
Where is polygamy legal?
Mostly only in certain Muslim countries e.g. India, Malaysia the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka.
What is the reason for Polygamy in religion?
The Qu’ran permits Muslim men to take up to 4 wives.
What is the reason for polygamy is tradition?
Polygamy has traditionally been practiced in some African societies.
What is cannabis?
Laws vary widely - in general possession is treated more leniently than growing/supplying
Where is cannabis a crime?
In the UK and many other European countries
Where is cannabis legal?
Legalised for medical use in Canada/some U.S. states. Decriminalised in Portugal
What is the reason for cannabis in different norms and values?
Societies with greater emphasis on personal freedoms are more likely to not see it as a criminal act.
What is the reason for use of cannabis in different ideas about how to control drug use?
Some governments see decriminalisation or legalisation as taking drugs out of the hands of criminals, others see cannabis as a gateway drug and seek to control its use.
What is Homosexuality?
Sexual acts between members of the same sex
Where is homosexuality a crime?
75 countries outlaw male homosexuality. 45 outlaw lesbian activity. Some countries ban promotion of homosexuality e.g. Russia.
Where is homosexuality legal?
UK, Europe, North and South America.
What is the religious view of homosexuality?
Many religious condemn homosexuality
What is the public opinion on homosexuality?
Some countries have high levels of support for a ban on homosexuality.
What is the reason for sexism in homosexuality?
Male homosexuality being outlawed in more countries may reflect sexist attitudes about women not being able to be attracted to members of the same sex.
What is adultery?
A sexual act between two people, one or both of whom are married to someone else.
Where is adultery a crime?
Many Muslim countries, some Christian African countries 21 U.S states
Where is adultery legal?
Most countries, including the UK and India.
