Editing Crime (section)

=== Sociology ===
As a sociological concept, crime is associated with actions that cause [[harm]] and violate [[social norm]]s.{{Sfn|Fattah|1997|pp=35–36}} Under this definition, crime is a type of [[Social constructionism|social construct]],{{Sfn|Sumner|2004|p=3}} and societal attitudes determine what is considered criminal.{{Sfn|Fattah|1997|p=29}}{{sfn|Roth|2014|p=10}} 

In legal systems based on [[legal moralism]], the predominant moral beliefs of society determine the legal definition as well as the social definition of crime. This system is less prominent in [[liberal democratic]] societies that prioritize [[individualism]] and [[multiculturalism]] over other moral beliefs.{{Sfn|Fattah|1997|p=38}}

[[Paternalism]] defines crime not only as harm to others or to society, but also as harm to the self.{{Sfn|Fattah|1997|p=38}}