Identify the Factors That Shape What Is Deviant and What

question 57

Essay

Identify the factors that shape what is deviant and what is criminal, and how each is sanctioned.

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Definitions:

Female Genital Mutilation

A procedure that entails either the complete or partial excision of the external parts of the female genitals or any harm to the female genital organs without medical justification.

African Cultures

A term referring to the vast range of distinct societies, traditions, languages, and histories found across the African continent.

Patriarchy

A social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, and control of property.

Older People

Individuals who are in the later stages of their life, often defined by age, typically considered to be those 65 years and older.