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.


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