Definition of Crime What is social construction?
Behaviour that goes against the
laws set down by the government Definitions of crime and deviance are not fixed -
of country. they can change depending on different factors.
It is punishable by law.
Social factors include:
- Time
Definition of - Place
- Culture
Deviance - Social setting
Behaviour that - Historical period
goes against - Who is carrying out
the expected
norms and
values in a
society
Crime and
Deviance -
Introduction
Exam Practice
‘Outline two social factors that may influence a definition of
crime and/or deviance’ (4 marks)
Point 1 - Historical period; as time has gone on, social issues such
as homosexuality have become more socially accepted.
Point 2 - Culture; certain behaviour is seen to not be breaking the
law in one country compared to another e.g. cannabis in
Amsterdam.
Behaviour that goes against the
laws set down by the government Definitions of crime and deviance are not fixed -
of country. they can change depending on different factors.
It is punishable by law.
Social factors include:
- Time
Definition of - Place
- Culture
Deviance - Social setting
Behaviour that - Historical period
goes against - Who is carrying out
the expected
norms and
values in a
society
Crime and
Deviance -
Introduction
Exam Practice
‘Outline two social factors that may influence a definition of
crime and/or deviance’ (4 marks)
Point 1 - Historical period; as time has gone on, social issues such
as homosexuality have become more socially accepted.
Point 2 - Culture; certain behaviour is seen to not be breaking the
law in one country compared to another e.g. cannabis in
Amsterdam.
