Understanding Deviance and Crime Concepts

The video tutorial by Professor Bebe Pandey from the National Law University of Delhi introduces the concepts of deviance and crime, explaining how these notions vary across different societies and times. It outlines the learning objectives of the module, which include understanding the key components and patterns of crime and deviance, and their impact on the criminal justice system. The tutorial provides detailed definitions of deviance and crime, highlighting the differences between them and the essential elements that constitute a crime.

What factors contribute to the variability in the definition of deviance and crime?

• Geographical location and time period

• Weather conditions

• Technological advancements

• Dietary habits

Which of the following is NOT a learning objective of the module?

• Understanding the concept of deviance and crime

• Learning about the key components of crime and deviance

• Studying the impact of deviance on the criminal justice system

• Exploring the history of ancient civilizations

How do scholars define deviance?

• As nonconformity to accepted norms

• As a form of political protest

• As a type of economic activity

• As a form of artistic expression

According to Cohen, what does deviant behavior violate?

• Personal preferences

• Institutionalized expectations

• Natural laws

• Economic principles

What is the main difference between deviance and crime?

• Deviance is always illegal, crime is not

• Crime is always socially accepted, deviance is not

• Crime is a type of deviance that breaks the law

• Deviance is a legal term, crime is not

Which scholar defines crime as an act forbidden by law and revolting to moral sentiment?

• Stiffen

• Cohen

• Glanville Williams

• Blackstone

What is the term for a voluntary harmful action that results in evil consequences?

• Civil wrong

• Concurrence

• Actus reus

• Mens rea

What does the mens rea element of a crime refer to?

• The legal proceedings

• The guilty mind or intent

• The physical act of the crime

• The punishment administered

In the context of crime, what does 'concurrence' mean?

• Simultaneous occurrence of multiple crimes

• Fusion of the prohibited act and guilty mind

• Legal approval of an act

• Agreement between the victim and perpetrator

How is a civil wrong different from a crime?

• A civil wrong is punished by the state

• A civil wrong is a public wrong

• A civil wrong is an infringement of public rights

• A civil wrong involves compensation to the injured party