unit 2 1.1-1.2

Question 1

what are norms, give an example

Answer 1

socially accepted standards that govern behaviour e.g. respect for elders

Question 2

what are values, give an example

Answer 2

guidelines for how we should live e.g. high value on personal wealth in the UK

Question 3

define deviance, give the three examples of deviance

Answer 3

behaviour that differs from social norms e.g. behaviour that is admirable, behaviour that is unusual and behaviour that is bad

Question 4

what is a formal sanction, give an example

Answer 4

punishments from official bodies e.g. imprisonment for theft

Question 5

what is strict liability

Answer 5

when mens rea is not required, the act is enough to convict

Question 6

what is an informal sanction, give an example

Answer 6

‘unspoken’ rules that aren’t formally written down e.g. using manners

Question 7

what are summary offences, give an example

Answer 7

less serious e.g. speeding

Question 8

what are indictable offences, give an example

Answer 8

serious offences e.g. murder

Question 9

examples of formal sanctions against criminals

Answer 9

custodial sentences, community sentences, police sanctions

Question 10

difference between polygyny and polyandry

Answer 10

polygyny- man having more than one wife
polyandry- woman having more than one husband

Question 11

where is polygamy legal

Answer 11

58 countries such as India

Question 12

what are the main reasons law varies between cultures

Answer 12

religion, tradition, public opinion, sexism

Question 13

example of a law changing overtime

Answer 13

homosexuality, 1967 it was legalised

Question 14

how laws can change

Answer 14

campaigns, politicians, human rights

Question 15

diminished responsibility

Answer 15

defendant shows a mental illness, reducing murder to manslaughter

Question 16

loss of control

Answer 16

partial defence might reduce murder to manslaughter

Question 17

automatism

Answer 17

involuntary act they can plead defence of automatism