Question

"Sarah was raised in a culture where it is unacceptable for a couple to live together before marriage. Sarah and her partner recently moved in together and have no plans to marry. According to the social perspective of crime, Sarah is a ______ who is violating a ______."

Answer 1

Answer:

According to the social perspective of crime, Sarah is a criminal who is violating a norm.

Explanation:

• A norm is any standard rule that is conventionally accepted by society so that good practices are prevalent within the society.
• The norms regarding living together of unmarried individuals of opposite sexes accepted in the culture that Sarah lives in are not in compliance with what Sarah has chosen to do.
• Hence, Sarah's act is considered a violation of norm by the people living around.