1.2 - Social Construction Flashcards
What are the three reasons why laws change
Place
Time
Culture
What are the three examples of how laws change from place to place
Possession of cannabis
Jaywalking
FGM
Where is possession of cannabis legal
Jamaica
Where is possession of cannabis illegal
England
Why do the laws on possession of cannabis change depending on the place
As some governments believe they can make it safer
Where is Jaywalking legal
The UK
Where is Jaywalking illegal
USA - California
Why do laws on jaywalking change depending on the place
As most pedestrians have the choice to decide if it’s safe to cross the road or not
Where is FGM legal
Mali , Liberia
Where is FGM illegal
Egypt, England
Why do laws on FGM change depending on the place
As society/culture view it differently to others
What are the three examples of how laws change from culture to culture
Adultery
Honour crimes
Homosexuality
Where is adultery legal
Indian
Why is adultery legal in countries such as Indian
Because laws vary due to people’s religion and their views
Where is adultery illegal
21 US states
Where are honour crimes viewed as acceptable
Mostly Asian families
Why are honour crimes accepted in some Asian families
Because they protect a family’s reputation
Where is homosexuality legal and accepted
The UK
Where is homosexuality illegal and not accepted
In 72 African countries
Why is homosexuality illegal in most African countries
Because some cultures are not accepting
Name 4 examples of how laws have changed over time
Capital punishment
Double jeopardy
Vagrancy
Homosexuality
When was capital punishment legal
In the 18th century
In the 18th century how many crimes were punishable by death
Over 200
When was capital punishment abolished
1965
