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A quick definition of criminalization:

Term: CRIMINALIZATION

Definition: Criminalization is when something that was previously legal becomes illegal because a new law is passed. It can also refer to the process by which a person becomes a criminal.

Examples of criminalization include making certain drugs illegal or making it a crime to discriminate against someone based on their race or gender. Criminalization can have both positive and negative effects on society, depending on the specific law and its enforcement.

Related terms: Decriminalization, Civilization

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Criminalization is the act of making something that was previously legal into a criminal offense by passing a law. It can also refer to the process by which a person becomes a criminal.

1. In some states, possession of marijuana was decriminalized, meaning it was no longer a criminal offense. However, in other states, possession of marijuana is still criminalized and can result in arrest and prosecution.

2. The criminalization of certain behaviors, such as drug use or prostitution, can lead to increased incarceration rates and perpetuate social inequalities.

These examples illustrate how criminalization can vary depending on the laws and policies of a particular jurisdiction. Criminalization can have significant impacts on individuals and communities, including increased policing and punishment for certain behaviors.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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