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What defines a crime?

A behavior that is not accepted by society

Any action that is frowned upon

An act that deviates from social norms

Breaking the law (correct)

Which of the following acts is both a crime and deviant?

Breaking environmental laws

Murder (correct)

Farting in public

Parking on double yellow lines

Which factor does NOT affect the relativity of crime and deviance?

Place

Species (correct)

Person

Time

How can acts be classified besides being criminal or deviant?

Legal but deviant Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an act that is criminal but not always viewed as deviant?

Breaking the law for environmental protection Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about changing laws is true?

Laws can change, altering the status of certain acts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a deviant act by societal standards?

Gambling Signup and view all the answers

In which country is having sex under the age of 16 considered a crime?

Britain Signup and view all the answers

What is considered deviant behavior based on societal context?

Dancing in public as an adult Signup and view all the answers

According to Interactionists, who is more likely to be labeled as a criminal?

Working class youth Signup and view all the answers

How is crime viewed from a sociological perspective?

As a complex social construction Signup and view all the answers

What role do powerful groups play in the definition of crime and deviance?

They significantly influence labeling processes Signup and view all the answers

What defines social order in society?

The adherence to shared norms and values Signup and view all the answers

What is the main distinction that sociologists make regarding crime?

Acts do not have inherent moral values Signup and view all the answers

What type of crime is seen as acceptable based on role or status?

Murder in a societal context of war Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of social control in society?

To persuade individuals to abide by societal rules Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of formal social control?

Police enforcement Signup and view all the answers

Which group is more likely to experience domestic abuse according to the data?

Females Signup and view all the answers

At what age range do most female homicide victims fall?

25-34 years Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of murder victims are males in England and Wales?

64% Signup and view all the answers

What kind of social control is primarily exerted by peers and family?

Informal social control Signup and view all the answers

Which age group has the highest proportion of male homicide victims?

16-24 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate percentage of males experiencing domestic abuse?

3.6% Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflects a variation within different social groups regarding homicide victims?

Male homicide victims are predominantly younger than female victims. Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is significantly more likely to be victims of domestic abuse in the last 12 months?

Women aged 20 to 24 years Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of women with a household income of less than £10,000 are likely victims of domestic violence?

22% Signup and view all the answers

In terms of ethnic groups, which group is reported as having the highest likelihood of being victims of crime?

Mixed Signup and view all the answers

Among full-time students, which ethnic group is more likely to be victims of crime?

White Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of mixed ethnicity individuals in managerial or professional occupations have been victims of crime?

23% Signup and view all the answers

Which group has the lowest percentage of victims among those who have never worked or been unemployed?

Black Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT play a role in the variation of victimization according to the content?

Geographic location Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of the CSEW mentioned in the content?

Lack of consideration for differing sociological perspectives Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Crime and Deviance Introduction

Crime is defined as breaking the law, leading to legal procedures (e.g., police caution, court, prison for serious offenses).
Deviance is a broader term, encompassing actions that deviate from accepted societal norms (e.g., public farting).
Crime is often deviant, but not always.
Deviance is not always criminal, and a criminal act doesn't always qualify as deviant.

Relativity of Crime and Deviance

Crime and deviance are relative to time.
- Laws on acts like homosexuality have changed over time and place (e.g., 1967 UK law).
Crime and deviance are relative to location.
- Criminal acts vary across countries (e.g., age of consent, public nudity).
Crime and deviance are relative to the person.
- Actions that may be considered acceptable for one age group are deviant in another (e.g., under-age alcohol consumption).

Definitions of crime and deviance are socially constructed, meaning they are shaped by society.
Certain acts are considered criminal or deviant based on societal norms and values, rather than their inherent nature.

Social order refers to conformity to shared norms and values.
Social control is how individuals are persuaded to conform through various means (formal and informal).
- Formal control involves agencies like police and courts,
- Informal control involves family, peers, and the media.

Crime Victims

Variation in crime victims based on several factors:
- Gender (males more likely homicide victims, females domestic abuse victims).
- Age (murder victims differ by age, homicide, gender).
- Social class (low-income individuals are disproportionally affected by domestic violence).
- Ethnicity (mixed ethnicity groups are one of the more likely victims).

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