SOC227 Chapter 8: Chapter 8
21 Jul 2015
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Prior to 18 century theories about crime were inspired primarily by religious belief and superstition. Judeo-christian temptation from devil people who couldn"t not resist temptation where known to be weak evil spirits and possession, people would be tortured to get the spirit out. Trials by battle, ordeal, fire and water elites blamed the devil and spirits for social problems link between crime and sin, morality conversely to rebellion men would charge women of being witches, if they were economically independent. Baths in boiling water, crushing by weight, tearing the flesh from breast, torture of the female organs. People give up some freedom to be protected, in turn state protects citizen. People break laws to advance their own interest. Solution set up system of punishment that would deter people from breaking the law. Amount of punishment would be most effective deterrent and fairest those who were not deterred. Punishment had to be fair, implemented quickly, and was clear and simple.
