Understanding Crime: Definitions and Perspectives

What is the most straightforward way to define a crime according to the legalistic perspective?

• An act that causes harm to others

• An act that is socially unacceptable

• An act that is illegal and against the law

• An act that is morally wrong

Why do some people criticize the legalistic definition of crime?

• It is too broad and includes too many acts

• It is partial and limited to a narrow view of crime

• It is universally accepted and cannot be questioned

• It focuses too much on moral aspects

What is questioned in the legalistic definition of crime?

• The influence of media on crime

• The role of the police

• The importance of punishment

• The concept of criminal harm and blame

How is crime viewed as a state-defined category?

• As a reflection of universal moral values

• As a category imposed by the state with certain interests

• As a universally agreed-upon concept

• As a concept that benefits the powerless

What is a potential problem with the logic of crime as discussed in the video?

• It promotes community service

• It encourages understanding and empathy

• It directs towards solutions like punishment

• It leads to a focus on rehabilitation