Criminology Final Flashcards Chapter 14

Questions and Answers

What are public order crimes?

Acts that threaten society's well-being (correct)

Acts aimed at promoting social harmony

Acts that are always legal

Acts that do not involve a victim

What are victimless crimes?

Violations of criminal law without identifiable evidence of an individual victim.

Which of the following best describes social harm?

Behavior harmful to individuals and society (correct)

Harm caused only by illegal activities

Acts that are universally accepted

Actions that have no legal consequences

Who are vigilantes?

Individuals who take law enforcement into their own hands. Signup and view all the answers

What are moral crusaders?

People striving to eliminate objectionable behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of moral entrepreneurs?

To control social life according to their moral values Signup and view all the answers

What are paraphilias?

Bizarre or abnormal sexual practices. Signup and view all the answers

Define pedophilia.

A psychosexual disorder involving sexual fantasies about or acts with an underage minor. Signup and view all the answers

What is prostitution?

The granting of nonmarital sexual access for remuneration. Signup and view all the answers

What is e-hooking?

Using the internet to advertise sexual services. Signup and view all the answers

What is a brothel?

A house of prostitution managed by a madam. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a madam?

A woman who oversees prostitutes and manages their business. Signup and view all the answers

What are call girls?

Prostitutes who arrange dates via phone. Signup and view all the answers

Define skeezers.

Prostitutes who trade sex for drugs. Signup and view all the answers

What is pornography?

Sexually explicit material intended for sexual excitement. Signup and view all the answers

What is obscenity in legal terms?

Sexually explicit material lacking serious purpose. Signup and view all the answers

The __________ Movement aimed to prohibit the sale of liquor in the United States.

Temperance Signup and view all the answers

What is the gateway model regarding drug abuse?

A theory stating that users start with benign drugs before progressing to more potent ones. Signup and view all the answers

Who are considered the victims of public order crimes?

Society as a whole. Signup and view all the answers

What do advocates for legalizing prostitution argue?

It would create safer working conditions. Signup and view all the answers

When was drug use first recorded?

The cultivation of the opium poppy over 5,000 years ago. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Public Order Crimes

Acts deemed illegal due to their threat to societal well-being and moral standards, including prostitution, drug use, and pornography.

Victimless Crimes

Offenses lacking identifiable individual victims who have experienced harm as a result.

Behaviors harmful to individuals and society that merit control, despite some legal activities like tobacco and alcohol causing significant social harm.

Vigilantes

Individuals who undertake moral campaigns without legal authority, believing it's acceptable to act on their own if the cause is just.

Moral Crusaders

Individuals aiming to eliminate behaviors they view as unacceptable, often targeting public order crimes.

Moral Entrepreneurs

Groups aiming to influence social norms and laws to align with their moral values, shaping the legal system accordingly.

Paraphilias

Unconventional sexual practices characterized by recurring sexual urges directed towards objects, humiliation, or children.

Pedophilia

A psychosexual disorder where adults have sexual fantasies or engage with minors.

Prostitution

The act of exchanging nonmarital sexual access for financial compensation.

Ehooking

Utilizing the internet to promote sexual services and connect with clients.

Brothel

A venue for prostitution, managed by a madam who regulates pricing and services.

Madam

A woman who oversees prostitutes, manages their conduct, and collects fees.

Call Girls

Prostitutes who arrange meetings via phone, often catering to a repeat clientele in private locations.

Skeezers

Prostitutes who exchange sexual favors for drugs, particularly crack.

Pornography

Explicit sexual media aimed at providing stimulation and excitement for a paying audience.

Obscenity

Sexually explicit materials lacking serious purpose, appealing only to prurient interests; most jurisdictions prohibit certain explicit behaviors.

Temperance Movement

A campaign against alcohol sales that led to the Eighteenth Amendment (1919), prohibiting alcoholic beverage sales in the U.S.

Gateway Model

A theory suggesting that drug users start with milder substances (e.g., alcohol, marijuana) and progress to stronger drugs.

Law and Morality & Public Order Crimes' Victims

While participants in public order crimes may appear unharmed, society as a whole could be viewed as a victim of these offenses.

Legalize Prostitution?

Proponents argue legalization enhances safety and reduces stigma for sex workers; opponents worry it may increase the sex trade and perpetuate moral and ethical issues.

Origins of Drug Use

The cultivation of the opium poppy dates back over 5,000 years, with historical uses spanning several civilizations like the Persians and Egyptians, known for its euphoric effects.

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