Question

what is the social construction of crime ? with example​

Answer 1

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key idea in the sociology of crime and deviance is that crime is socially constructed which means that whether an act is criminal or not is determined by social processes. In the case of crime, the introduction of new Acts of Parliament which change the law constantly change the nature of crime.

Answer 2

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Behaviour becomes crime through a social process of social construction . Changes in the legal status of behaviour are often brought about by social movements and may entail considerable social conflicts. Example , include the recent controversies over abortion policy and assisted suicide in the United States