Asked by Cierra Janae on Sep 24, 2024

How are offenses viewed differently between a state society and a band society?​

A) ​In a state society, there is a distinction between crimes against the state and against individuals; in a band society, there is only transgression against individuals or kin groups.
B) ​In a state society, offenses are always viewed as disruptive to society in general, whereas in band societies, the offense may be solely between individuals and contained.
C) ​In a band society, no individual is seen as offensive; every action is understood in context through customary law.In state societies, all actions of the individual are considered to be potentially offensive.
D) In band societies, self-control is taught from a young age, whereas in state societies, individuals are never taught any sort of self-control.

State Society

A form of society characterized by a hierarchical and bureaucratic structure of government, maintaining authority over a specific territory and population.

Band Society

A small, kinship-based group of foragers who hunt and gather for a living over a particular territory.

Offenses

Acts that go against the law or rules, typically resulting in some form of legal or social sanction.

  • Recognize different perspectives on justice and societal responses to offenses.