Crime and Deviance - Introduction Flashcards
1
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What does deviance refer to?
A
Deviance is any act that breaks social norms
2
Q
What does crime refer to?
A
Crime is an act that breaks the law
Most crimes are also deviant, but some deviant acts are not criminal
3
Q
What are crime and deviance constructed by?
A
Constructed by norms and values of a particular society
4
Q
What are formal agents of social control?
A
People who exist solely to create and enforce the law
5
Q
What are informal agents of social control?
A
People who control the behaviour of others but its not their main role
6
Q
What do agents of social control impose?
A
Impose sanctions to ensure people conform to societies norms and values
7
Q
What are positive sanctions?
A
Rewards for good behaviour
8
Q
What are negative sanctions?
A
Punishments for breaking norms and values
