Explain Both National and Global Crimes and Provide an Example

question 51

Essay

Explain both national and global crimes and provide an example of each. Why do you believe that these crimes are less salient when you think about criminal behavior? If you were an applied sociologist, how would you draw more attention to national and global crimes?

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Definitions:

Deviance

Conducts that defy what is socially accepted or expected by societal standards.

Individual Deviant

A person who acts against societal norms or laws, potentially resulting in negative or positive societal reaction, depending on the context.

Objective Fact

Information verified to be true by empirical evidence, unaffected by feelings or opinions.

Deviance Perspective

A sociological approach emphasizing how societal norms and powers influence what is considered deviant.