Question

Tradition and authority are forms of personal human inquiry. Give examples of each by using scenarios from the criminal justice field

Answer 1

Tradition is knowing, accepting and following those rules that everyone knows and follows.

Examples-

• Generally everyone knows that drinking and driving is dangerous.
• Stopping at signals when there is red light while driving.
• Not entering into others property when there's a no trespassing sign board.

When individuals accept knowledge that is based on the status and power of authorities.

Example-

• Following the instructions of traffic police than the advice of friends.
• Taking the decision of judge as final decision for a marital issue than the decision of local religious leader.