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Quiz: Social Construction of Criminality - How Laws Vary by Culture

WJEC 4543 Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology

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Building on what you've learned about crime and deviance, this quiz will help you explore how criminality is socially constructed and how laws differ across cultures.

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What does the term 'social construction of criminality' mean?

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Which of the following statements are true about how laws vary by culture? (Select all that apply)

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In some countries, {{blank0}} is considered illegal, while in others it is legal. This shows that laws are influenced by {{blank1}} and societal norms.

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Which of the following is an example of a crime that is legal in some cultures but illegal in others?

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In what ways can laws change over time due to cultural shifts? (Select all that apply)

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In the United Kingdom, the legal age to purchase alcohol is {{blank0}}, while in the United States it is {{blank1}}.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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What is an example of a behaviour that is considered deviant but not criminal?

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