What are the four major lines of criticism that differentiate definitions of 'crime' from 'social harm'?

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Crime is considered to have no ontological reality because it is a social construct, varying across time and cultures. Criminology is criticized for perpetuating the myth of crime by focusing on traditional, often street-level crimes, thus ignoring broader societal harms. The emphasis on petty events in the definition of crime overlooks more serious, but less frequently prosecuted, harms such as environmental destruction or financial fraud. Lastly, many serious harms are excluded from the definition of crime, such as poverty, inequality, and certain forms of corporate misconduct, which can have devastating impacts on society.

What Are the Four Major Lines of Criticism That Differentiate