Social Change Flashcards
What crimes differ from place to place?
- Possession of cannabis
- Jay walking
- FGM
Where is possession of cannabis legal?
- Canada
- South Africa
- Uruguay
Where is possession of cannabis illegal?
- Bulgaria
- Japan
- Russia
Why is there a difference in possession of cannabis laws from place to place?
- Some view it as a recreational drug
- Some see it’s medical properties as beneficial
Where is jay walking legal?
- Sweden
- UK
- Denmark
Where is jay walking illegal?
- Poland
- USA
- Australia
Why is there a difference in jay walking laws from place to place?
- Views on who’s responsibility it is to cross roads safely
Where is FGM legal/accepted?
- Chad
- Liberia
- Sierra Leone
Where is FGM illegal?
- Egypt
- UK
- USA
Why does FGM laws differ from place to place?
- Different views and beliefs surrounding it
- Health implications
- Preserving innocence
What crimes differ from cultures?
- Adultery
- Homosexualality
- Honour crimes
Where is adulatory illegal?
- Saudi Arabia
- Pakistan
- Somalia
Where is adultery legal?
- India
- UK
- New York
Why do adultery laws vary in cultures?
- Religion
- Status of women
Where is homosexuality legal?
- Uk
Where is homosexualality illegal?
- Most african countries
Why do homosexuality laws vary from culture?
- Some cultures are not accepting
Where are honour crimes accepted?
- Asian families
Why are honour crimes accepted in asian families?
- Because they protect families reputation
What crimes have changed over time?
- Captial punishment
- Double jeopardy
- Vagrancy
- Homosexuality
When was capital punishment legal
- 18th century’s
When was capital punishment abolished
- 1965
Why was capital punishment abolished
- Proctects from miscarriage of justice as DNA developed many have been found to be wrongly accused
Why was double jeopardy abaolished
- Due to technological and medical advances - allowing new evidence
Why have vagrancy laws changed over time
- The public have become more sympathetic and concerned
When was homosexuality decriminalised
- 1967
Why have homosexuality laws changed over time
- Society is more understanding
