Crime and Deviance Flashcards
1
Q
what is a crime?
A
An act or omission that violates the law and is punishable by a sentence of incarceration
2
Q
why do sociologists see crime as a social construct?
A
Crime is rarely Absolute (Wrong in every culture or context)
Crime tends to be Relative (activity is seen as wrong depending on the laws of that society)
This is why sociologists see Crime as a Social Construction
3
Q
example of crime being relative
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