causes of crime Some people say that crime is a deviation from the norms of society that the state chooses to label as a crime. Therefore what is labelled as a “crime” varies over time and from place to place. How has society’s view and the criminal law changed over time in respect of: Poor children who steal a loaf of bread? poor children who steel isn't really a serious as they used to be. Homosexuality? homosexuality isn't frowned upon and civil partnership is now allowed. Drinking and driving? drinking and driving you get your lisence taken away from you for a year and it will go on your criminal record. Child abuse? your kids will be taken off of you and put into care and you get put into prison. How do different societies view the following? Carrying of firearms? some societies such as america allow firearms on your property so if you get robbed you can threaten them or even fire at them if its a serious case. Women wearing what they like in public? women are allowed to wear what they like now except from muslim women as they have to wear a black robe when they are married so that no other men can look at them. Freedom of expression in terms of religion? Taking/giving bribes to win lucrative contracts?