partner in crimes
What is a principal?
any actor who is primarily responsible for a criminal offense
What is the average family size?
3.15 persons
Define a social movement
a mass movement and a collective attempt of people to bring about a change, or to resist any change
define adolescence.
development of youth during the period between childhood and adulthood
what is deviance?
recognized violation of cultural norms; deviating from the norm
Define assault
intentionally putting another person in reasonable apprehension of an imminent harmful or offensive contact
Define family.
socially recognized group (usually joined by blood, marriage, cohabitation, or adoption) that forms an emotional connection among its members and that serves as an economic unit of society
Name two of the different types of social movements
reactionary, conservative, revisionary, revolutionary
What are the five characteristics of adolescence?
biological growth and development, an undefined status, increased decision making, increased pressures, and the search for self
What is a stigma?
the mark of social disgrace that often involves putting a person through a degradation ceremony
accomplice
What pet do most families own?
dogs
Name an actual social movement
black lives matter, Dreamers, Girls' rights to education
What is the purpose of courtship?
ultimately, marriage
what are 2 elements of crime?
-crimes against a person (violent crime) including murder aggravated assault, forcible rape and robbery.
-crimes against property (property crime) including burglary, larceny-theft, auto theft and arson.
What is the max amount a person can get sentenced for aggravated assault and battery?
10 years
Name at least three characteristics of a well-functioning family.
support; love and caring for other family members; providing security and a sense of belonging; open communication; making each person within the family feel important, valued, respected and esteemed
What is the life cycle of social movements?
Agitation, Legitimation, Bureaucratization, and Institutionalization
when did adolescence become a stage in the USA?
after the civil war
What is plea bargaining?
negotiating a guilty plea often resulting in a reduced charge or punishment
Name four crime shows.
ex: criminal minds, csi: miami, law and order, breaking bad, etc.
Define polygamy.
A marriage arrangement consisting of a husband or wife and more than one spouse
Name three of the social movements created by your peers that were presented to us.
beefy burrito, cameras, vending machines, etc.
which age group has the highest suicide rate in the USA? adults, teens, or elderly
elderly
name one of the three parts to labeling an act a crime