Choose an Example of a Behaviour That Is No Longer

question 82

Essay

Choose an example of a behaviour that is no longer sanctioned but that once was. Using this example, describe what sociologists mean when they claim that deviance is socially relative.

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Definitions:

Gift Tax

A tax on the transfer of property by one individual to another while receiving nothing, or less than full value, in return.

Fair Market Value

The price at which an asset would trade in a competitive auction setting, reflecting the value of the asset in the marketplace.

Gain

The financial benefit obtained when the selling price of an asset exceeds its purchase price.

Assumes Liability

Taking on the legal responsibility for a debt or obligation.