Explain Protected Characteristics

question 31

Essay

Explain protected characteristics.

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Definitions:

Perceived Harmfulness

The extent to which an action or substance is believed to cause damage or danger based on perception rather than empirical evidence.

Consensus Crimes

Consensus Crimes are offenses that are universally agreed upon by society as being morally wrong and warranting punishment, such as murder or theft.

Social Construction

The theory that much of what is perceived as reality in society is created through cultural and social agreements among people, rather than existing inherently.

Acquaintance Rape

Sexual assault by someone the victim knows, such as a friend, co-worker, or classmate, rather than by a stranger.