AC 1.2 Flashcards
(11 cards)
What is the social construction of criminality?
Criminality is designed by society rather than occurring naturally.
This means different societies have varying definitions of what is considered criminal due to differing norms and values.
How does the perception of criminality vary across societies?
Perception of criminality varies due to different norms and values in each society.
What is seen as criminal in one society may not be viewed the same way in another.
What is polygamy?
Polygamy is the practice of having more than one spouse at the same time.
It includes both polygyny and polyandry.
Define polygyny.
Polygyny is when a man takes two or more wives.
This practice is legal in 58 countries, primarily those with a Muslim majority.
Define polyandry.
Polyandry is when a woman takes two or more husbands.
This practice is confined to a handful of societies, mainly in the Himalayas.
Is polyandry as widely accepted as polygyny?
No, polyandry is confined to a handful of societies.
It is much less common compared to polygyny.
What cultural differences can influence the practice of polygamy?
Cultural differences can influence whether polygamy is accepted or practiced.
This includes societal norms regarding marriage and family structure.
One reason why law varies from culture to culture?
Religion can mean certain actions are seen as acceptable or unacceptable
Why do laws change over time?
Change in societies norms and values, this is gradual over a long period of time.
An example of laws changing over time?
Homosexuality ( now legal for anyone )
What is the wolfeden report?
After the Second World War there was a rise in prosecutions for homosexuality (over 1000 people in prison) so laws had to be changed.
