Which of the following best describes how sociologists would define crime?
A) an act that is accompanied with punishment
B) an act that violates criminal law
C) any belief that violates cultural norms
D) any behaviour that violates cultural norms

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Sociologists would define crime as an act that violates criminal law, as criminal law is created by society and is seen as a reflection of social norms and values. Criminal law dictates which behaviours are considered criminal and therefore punishable by law. This definition also distinguishes crime from other types of deviant behaviour that may violate cultural norms but are not necessarily illegal.

Which of the Following Best Describes How Sociologists Would Define