social construct

Question 1

what is social construct?
-definition

Answer 1

something that has been made or defined (constructed) by society rather than occurring naturally

Question 2

what do the values of society do?

Answer 2

change over time and across cultures

Question 3

what can the values of society do in relation to laws?

Answer 3

can dictate changes in laws

Question 4

example of how values in society has dictated changes in and to laws?

Answer 4

• abortion
• women’s vote
• vagrancy (criminalised)

Question 5

what is a law that was made due to social values and views at the time?

Answer 5

Texas law

Question 6

what does the Texas law state?

Answer 6

requires criminals to give their victims 24 hour notice,
either orally or in writing
explain the nature of the crime to be committed

Question 7

what is another law that was made due to social values and views at the time?

Answer 7

Alabama law

Question 8

what does the Alabama law state?

Answer 8

illegal to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter in church