SYG-2010 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Mass Murder, Richard Cloward, People Everyday
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Norms: rules and expectations by which a society guides the behavior of its members. Many are informal conformity is encouraged. La(cid:449): (cid:374)or(cid:373) for(cid:373)all(cid:455) (cid:272)reated through a so(cid:272)iet(cid:455)"s politi(cid:272)al system. Enacted by legislature, executive orders, and international treaties. Civil: defines legal rights and relationships involving individuals and businesses: claims of harm or loss leading to a financial settlement. Cri(cid:373)i(cid:374)al: defi(cid:374)es e(cid:448)er(cid:455)o(cid:374)e"s respo(cid:374)si(cid:271)ilities to uphold public order: charges of wrong-doing leading to arrest and punishment. Crime: violation of a criminal law enacted by federal, state, or local government. Misdemeanor: less serious crime punishable by less than one year in prison. Felony: more serious crime punishable by at least one year in prison. Typically involves not just an action but also intention (intent) Police record some 10 million serious crimes annually. Widespread fear of crime in this country = considered social problem as it limits things people do and places they go. Violent crimes = 12% while crimes against property = 88%
