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What are public order crimes?
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?
What are victimless crimes?
Violations of criminal law without identifiable evidence of an individual victim.
Which of the following best describes social harm?
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?
Who are vigilantes?
What are moral crusaders?
What are moral crusaders?
What is the role of moral entrepreneurs?
What is the role of moral entrepreneurs?
What are paraphilias?
What are paraphilias?
Define pedophilia.
Define pedophilia.
What is prostitution?
What is prostitution?
What is e-hooking?
What is e-hooking?
What is a brothel?
What is a brothel?
What is the role of a madam?
What is the role of a madam?
What are call girls?
What are call girls?
Define skeezers.
Define skeezers.
What is pornography?
What is pornography?
What is obscenity in legal terms?
What is obscenity in legal terms?
The __________ Movement aimed to prohibit the sale of liquor in the United States.
The __________ Movement aimed to prohibit the sale of liquor in the United States.
What is the gateway model regarding drug abuse?
What is the gateway model regarding drug abuse?
Who are considered the victims of public order crimes?
Who are considered the victims of public order crimes?
What do advocates for legalizing prostitution argue?
What do advocates for legalizing prostitution argue?
When was drug use first recorded?
When was drug use first recorded?
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.
Social Harm
- 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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