In human or in human ( two words ) means included as part of ( in ) something pertaining to people ( human ) --
More people are literate now than at any other time in human history.
In human beings the brain is comparatively larger than in most other species.
Inhuman or inhuman ( one word ) means without normal qualities usually associated with people; cruel, monstrous, or brutal --
The abuse of these creatures was inhuman; I hope the offenders will be caught.
It was worse than criminal; it was inhuman.
Now that you know that, you can say --
"In human society we have a tendency to dismiss crime as inhuman, an abberation of the individual, making no part of our culture and belief system."
Note -- "inhumane" means lacking any kindness or sympathy --
The treatment of the prisoners was inhumane, perhaps even criminal.
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