CRJU 1101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: American Civil Liberties Union, Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting, Columbine High School Massacre
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Crime: conduct in violation of the criminal laws of a state, the federal government, or a local jurisdiction for which there is no legally acceptable justification or excuse. Mala in se: acts that are wrong or evil in itself. Mala prohibita: acts that are considered wrong only because there is a law or statue against it. (levels to it, it may change) In 1850 thru 1880: a dramatic increase in crime due to the social upheaval of large scale immigration. Industrial revolution, loss of labor and people were fighting to scarce resources. The 60"s and 70"s saw a growing concern for the rights of ethnic and racial minorities, women, people and physical and mental challenges, and many other groups. The civil rights movement of the period emphasized equality of opportunity and respect for individuals, regardless of race, color, creed, gender, or personal attributes.