Sociology 2266A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Narcotic Control Act, Caffeine, Canadian Studies
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Crime against public order: activities that are deemed illegal because they are viewed as immoral or harmful even though people do them by choice. i. e marijuana. Consensus perspective: criminological perspective that sees laws as representing the interests of society. Conflict perspective: criminological approach that sees laws a representing the interests on specific groups in society. Legislation undermines the exploitation of gambling by organized crime groups. Theories about gambling: biological: an impulse control order with a specific bio-chemical link. Psychological: focuses on the individual makeup of a person. Learning theories: explain it as governed by differential reinforcement patterns. The practice or occupation of engaging in sexual services in exchange for money. Initially prohibited under vagrancy laws: the crime of being intentionally unemployed and therefore having no lawful means of supporting oneself or families. Legally defined in sections 210-213 - addresses activities like bawdy houses. Fraser report: 1985 report of the special committee on pornography and prostitution to amend the.