AC1.1 Compare crime and deviance Flashcards
What is crime?
Behaviour that breaks the formal written laws of a society which you can be arrested, charged and prosecuted for
What is deviance?
Behaviour that differs from socially acceptable norms
What are the 3 types of deviance?
Tolerated deviance
Deviation which is mildly disapproved
Deviation which is strongly disapproved (most likely to be seen as criminal)
Give an example of a behaviour which is deviant but not criminal…
Wearing a swimsuit to the shops
Give an example of a behaviour which is criminal but not deviant…
17 year olds drinking
Give an example of a behaviour which is criminal and deviant…
Rape
What is the social definition of criminal behaviour?
Behaviour/activity that offends the social code of a community
What did Mower 1959 define crime as?
‘an anti-social act’
What is the legal definition of criminal behaviour?
An act or failure to act in a way which violates public law
What does the prevailing Western legal view on what a crime involves?
Actus reus and mens rea
What can some crimes do?
Cross over, e.g. an honor killing is also murder and could also be seen as domestic abuse
What are the 4 purposes in sanctioning criminals?
Rehabilitation - so they can intergrate back into society
Detterence - to put them off reoffending and others
Retribution - society getting revenge
Incapacitation - protecting the public
What offences carry the potential penalty of life inprisonment in England and Wales?
Murder (mandatory), manslaughter, rape, attempted murder, armed robbery, terrorist related crimes
What is meant by a whole life tariff?
No minimum term set by the judge, the person is never considered for release. e.g. serial killers
What does the judge consider when deciding on the sentence?
Aggravating and mitigating factors and also they get discretion within the sentencing guidelines