Exam 10: The “Deviance Dance” Continues

The document that is considered to be the foundational document for modern Human rights policies, programs and legislation is the

The Canadian government violated human rights when it included "hate crimes" in the Criminal Code of Canada.

Which of the following is an example of preventative, formal social control?

In many cities throughout North America, controversy surrounds the implementation of no-smoking bylaws. Some groups argue that smoking should be banned in restaurants, but not in bars. Other groups claim that smoking should be banned in bars as well. Some groups argue that people who smoke have the right to do so in any public places. Finally, some groups claim that taxpayer dollars would be better spent on programs to help people quit smoking than on implementing controversial no-smoking bylaws. Which of the following concepts best reflects the simultaneous existence of these different points of view?

Identify the three core themes that are integrated into various types of human rights policies, and give a specific example for each theme.

Which of the following is an example of retroactive, informal social control?

Based on what you have learned in this course, has your opinion of who/what is "deviant" changed or remained the same? Explain your answer.

During the witch persecutions, certain people were burned at the stake because it was believed they were causing harm within the community. This belief reflects the component of the social typing process.

The abuse that many Aboriginal children suffered in residential schools can be perceived as a violation of the basic human right of "security of person and property."

Which of the following is an example of how more subjective research interests have been integrated into the textbook?

Monitoring our behaviours to prevent deviance is

Which of the following is an example of retroactive social control?

Which means of controlling binge drinking on university campuses is the most controversial?

Due to the widespread popularity of the eugenics movement in Canada during the early 20th century, there was an absence of scientists who were willing to be openly critical of eugenic ideals.

Human rights documents themselves state that there are circumstances when violating someone's human rights is legitimate.

According to human rights documents, human dignity is/was violated by

By the end of the 20th century, child abuse was illegal in all nations in the world.

Based on your own opinion as well as what you have learned in this course, what one instance of the social typing of deviance do you think is the most justified? What one instance of the social typing of deviance do you think is the most unjust? Explain your answers.

Socialization is a form of retroactive social control.

Which of the following events is a violation of all three of the human rights themes presented in your textbook?