Crime And Deviance

Question 1

what is a crime

Answer 1

an illegal act which is punishable by the law

Question 2

give 5 examples of a crime

Answer 2

murdering, drunk driving, drugs, human trafficking and battery

Question 3

what is deviance

Answer 3

behaviour that does not conform to society’s rules and norms

Question 4

why is deviance a social construct

Answer 4

deviance is defined by the social setting it takes place in and how people react to it. It is an idea created by society

Question 5

what is situational deviance

Answer 5

where the act takes place/the context of the act

Question 6

give an example of situational deviance

Answer 6

normal to be naked in the shower but deviant to be naked in public

Question 7

what is historical deviance

Answer 7

at what time period the act took place

Question 8

give an example of historical deviance

Answer 8

slavery was not deviant in the past but now is

Question 9

what is cross-cultural deviance

Answer 9

the society/culture the act takes place in

Question 10

give an example of cross-cultural deviance

Answer 10

it is acceptable for members of the public to carry guns (within limits) whereas in other countries it may not be

Question 11

what are formal rules

Answer 11

rules written down in the form of law or codes of conduct

Question 12

give an example of a formal rule

Answer 12

not texting whilst driving

Question 13

what are informal rules

Answer 13

guidelines on how we are expected to behave in social settings

Question 14

give an example of an informal rule

Answer 14

queueing in a supermarket

Question 15

what is social control

Answer 15

infers to how rules are enforced

Question 16

why is social control needed

Answer 16

so people can live and work together without chaos.

Question 17

what is formal social control

Answer 17

written rules and laws in order for the state to regulate and control people’s actions and behaviour

Question 18

what are the agents of formal social control

Answer 18

the police
the courts
the government

Question 19

3 points on how the police control our behaviour

Answer 19

enforce the law
give warnings
arrest people

Question 20

give one point on how the government controls our behaviour

Answer 20

they can make new laws and remove old laws

Question 21

give one point how the court can control our behaviour

Answer 21

decide whether or not you should be sentenced and the time of your sentencing

Question 22

what is informal social control

Answer 22

unwritten laws and sanctions enforced through social pressure

Question 23

what are the agents of informal social control

Answer 23

family
friends
media
school

Question 24

what is community policing

Answer 24

police making personal and direct links with the members of the local community

Question 25

how can community police be useful

Answer 25

it can be useful in communities with high number of ethnic minorities

Question 26

what is zero tolerance policing

Answer 26

police is stricter even on minor crimes

Question 27

how can zero tolerance policing be useful

Answer 27

can be useful in very dangerous neighbourhoods and make people feel safer

Question 28

what is the functionalist view towards the role of the police in society

Answer 28

police protects community spreads awareness help the most vulnerable

Question 29

what is the marxist view towards the role of the police in society

Answer 29

police contributes to a capitalist society encourages obedience won't protect working class people double standards stricter on working class people protect the elites ignorant towards rich people crimes

Question 30

what is the criminal justice system

Answer 30

it is part of the government that controls our behaviour and makes decisions about justice

Question 31

what are the different parts of the cjs

Answer 31

police crown prosecution service magistrate's court crown courts

Question 32

what is the role of the police in the cjs

Answer 32

catching offenders

Question 33

what is the role of the crown prosecution service

Answer 33

evaluates data and evidence and decides whether a case goes to court

Question 34

what is the role of the magistrate's court

Answer 34

deals with less serious crimes can impose fines up to 5000 can send individuals to prison for up to 6 months

Question 35

what is the role of crown courts

Answer 35

deal with more serious crimes, controlled by a judge, assisted by 12 members of the public known as the jury. Able to send individuals to prison

Question 36

what are the functionalist views on the court

Answer 36

courts are positive part of society keep individuals under control protect society by dangerous individuals by sending them to prison or fining them remind people of the boundaries media supports them

Question 37

what are the marxists views on the court

Answer 37

courts favour the rich and powerful