Social Construction of Criminality in Week #2
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Which of the following best describes the concept of social construction?

  • It is inherently and universally defined
  • It is shaped by society and its members through shared meanings, interpretations, and interactions (correct)
  • It is determined objectively by natural forces
  • It is solely a product of individual interpretation

Which of the following is an example of a socially constructed concept?

  • National identity and citizenship (correct)
  • Biological evolution
  • Mathematical principles
  • The laws of physics

What does it mean for something to be socially constructed?

  • It is based on individual beliefs only
  • It is determined by objective and universal factors
  • It is unchanging and immutable
  • It is created or interpreted as a result of the culture and/or structure of a society (correct)

How do different societies categorize and define racial and ethnic groups?

<p>Based on historical, cultural, and political factors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for something to be considered deviant according to social construction theory?

<p>It must be defined as deviant by society (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern regarding ethical relativism in the context of social construction theory?

<p>It may lead to the belief that all moral judgments are equally valid across societies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary critique of social construction theory in relation to moral progress?

<p>It does not adequately address the evolution of societal norms and values (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence of taking cultural relativism to extremes?

<p>Justification of harmful cultural practices that violate human rights (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main argument against the biological perspective, as discussed in the text?

<p>It disregards the socially constructed nature of crime and deviance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Cesare Lombroso's contribution to criminology despite his work being discredited?

<p>He was the first to apply scientific principles to evolving conceptions of criminality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern with ethical relativism in the context of social construction theory?

<p>It leads to the idea that moral judgments are equally valid across different societies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Cesare Lombroso's contribution to criminology despite his work being discredited?

<p>He attempted to apply scientific principles to develop scholarly conceptions of criminality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary critique of social construction theory in relation to moral progress?

<p>It does not adequately account for moral progress and the evolution of societal norms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main argument against the biological perspective, as discussed in the text?

<p>It suggests that crime is biologically constructed and 'built-in' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does social construction theory imply about crime and deviance?

<p>They are relative and subjective, developing from different societies' social norms and values (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes social construction?

<p>The creation and shaping of social reality and institutions by society and its members through shared meanings, interpretations, and interactions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which concept is an example of a socially constructed idea?

<p>The concept of citizenship (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for something to be socially constructed according to the text?

<p>It means that the concept is created or interpreted as a result of the culture and/or structure of society (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a socially constructed concept related to marriage?

<p>The norms, rituals, and legal definitions of marriage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of social construction of deviance according to the text?

<p>Deviance is created or interpreted as a result of the culture and/or structure of society (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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