AC1.2 Explain the Social Construction of Crime.

Question 1

What is a Culture?

Answer 1

The belief that people hold about reality, the norms which guide our behaviour, the values which orient our moral commitments or the symbols through which these are communicated. A way of life for a group[ of people.

Question 2

Crime in different places?

Answer 2

The same acts which are seen as criminal in England & Wales, are not always seen as illegal in other places or countries.

Question 3

Cannabis

Answer 3

Possession of Cannabis is illegal in England and Wales but there are calls to decriminalise it and allow it for medical reasons.

Question 4

Where is Cannabis legal? (Colombia)

Answer 4

Colombia - small amounts up to 22 grams are ok for personal use. selling is illegal however but you can grow up to 20 plants for personal use.

Question 4

Where is Cannabis legal? (Netherlands)

Answer 4

Netherlands - Cannabis products are only sold in “coffee shops” and possession of up to 5 grams for personal use is legal.