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1.2 Flashcards

1
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what is social construct?

A

something made or defined in society

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2
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what is the social construct in terms of criminality?

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acts society defines as criminal

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example of a crime illegal in the uk but not in other countries?

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female genital mutilation

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4
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what is legal in the uk but illegal in other countries?

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homosexuality

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5
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what was legal in the uk but now is illegal

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death penalty

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6
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what is polygamy?

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when someone takes on multiple wives/husbands

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what is polygyny?

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when a man takes on multiple wives

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what is polyandry?

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woman has multiple husbands

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9
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where is polygamy legal?

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muslim majority countries

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10
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where is polygamy illegal?

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the uk- can get up the 7 years in prison

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11
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why does polygamy vary in different countries?

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religion- the mormon society practice polygamy illegally
tradition- practice in some African societies

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12
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what is adultery?

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when a person commits a sexual act with another whilst having other partners

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13
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where is adultery legal?

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the uk

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14
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where is it illegal?

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muslim countries

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15
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what are the punishments for adultery?

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stoning, caning, fines

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16
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why does adultery vary in different country?

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religion- condemn adultery in christianity judaism and islam
position of women- found where women have more subordinate positions

17
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what is homosexuality?

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members of the same sex engaging in sexual acts

18
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where is homosexuality illegal?

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Russia bans promotion
illegal in 72 countries

19
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where is homosexuality legal?

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uk, North and South America

20
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what is the vary in society towards cannabis?

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use for personal use is more lenient than growing and selling

21
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where is cannabis legal?

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portugal

22
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where is cannabis illegal?

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uk- 5 years

23
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why does cannabis vary in different countries?

A

different norms and values, victimless and individual rights

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