4.2

• What is the focus of AC4.2 in criminology?

  Explain how social changes affect policy development
• What are social values?

  Rules shared by most people in a culture
• What are norms in society?

  Social expectations that guide behavior
• How do mores differ from norms?

  Mores are crucial for the welfare of a group
• What are the aspects of social changes that lead to changes in law or policy?

  • Social values
  • Norms
  • Mores
• How did society's attitude towards smoking change over time?

  Smoking became less socially acceptable
• What significant warning was issued in 1964 regarding smoking?

  Link between chronic bronchitis and smoking
• What policy change occurred in the UK in 1965 regarding smoking?

  Warning labels were introduced on cigarette packets
• How did the public's perception of smoking evolve from the 1930s to the 1980s?

  Concerns about health risks increased significantly
• What act banned tobacco advertising in 2007?

  Tabacon Advertising and Promotion Act 2007
• What does the Health Act 2006 prohibit?

  Smoking in enclosed public places
• What significant change occurred in 1967 regarding homosexuality in the UK?

  Homosexuality was decriminalised
• What was the Wolfenden Report's conclusion in 1957?

  The law should not intrude on personal morality
• How did the age of consent for homosexuals change from 1967 to 2000?

  It was lowered from 21 to 16 years old
• What are some reasons for changing views on homosexuality in society?

  • Decreased religious influence
  • Changing generational attitudes
  • Increased tolerance and acceptance
• What significant act was passed in 2014 regarding same-sex couples?

  Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013
• What did the Equality Act 2010 achieve?

  Prohibited discrimination based on sexual orientation
• How did the Suffragette movement impact women's rights?

  It fought for women's right to vote
• What legislation was passed in 1970 regarding pay equality?

  Equal Pay Act 1970
• What was the impact of World War II on women's roles?

  Women filled roles traditionally held by men
• What are some areas of changing attitudes in society besides smoking and homosexuality?

  • Domestic violence
  • Abortion
  • Capital punishment
  • Euthanasia
  • Employment rights
• What recent activity occurred in 2015 regarding discrimination?

  Protest against discrimination in Parliament
• What is the significance of the changing views on women's rights?

  It reflects societal progress towards equality