AC1.2 - Explain the social construction of criminality Flashcards
1
Q
According to Steve Case, how does ‘what is crime’ vary?
A
Varies over time and place, it is not universal, it is dynamic.
2
Q
How has the definition of crime changed in the UK? Use an example to illustrate this.
A
Expanded + contracted to include and exclude different crimes.
For example homosexuality - was criminal up until 1967,
another example would be youth crime - criminal behaviour between 14-17 years old however, it changed to 10-17 years old in 1998. The category of youth crime had expanded.
3
Q
Up until 1998, what was youth crime constituted by?
A
Age 14-17
4
Q
What happened to age of criminal responsibility in 1998?
A
Lowered to 10
