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Which of the following is a key demographic trend in Canada?
Which of the following is a key demographic trend in Canada?
According to the content, immigration to Canada has generally been decreasing in recent years.
According to the content, immigration to Canada has generally been decreasing in recent years.
False
What is the term for a type of crime that involves online activities?
What is the term for a type of crime that involves online activities?
cybercrime
According to the content, the _ theory suggests that individuals learn deviant behaviours through social interaction and communication with others.
According to the content, the _ theory suggests that individuals learn deviant behaviours through social interaction and communication with others.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Canada's Aging Population
- Canada's population is aging, with trends in age groups projected until 2050.
- An aging population has societal effects.
Immigration Trends
- Canada experiences increasing immigration.
- Types of immigrants include economic, family, and refugees.
- Recent significant immigration influxes occurred from Syria and Ukraine.
- Settlement patterns concentrate in specific provinces and cities.
- Immigration has positive and negative effects.
The Refugee Crisis
- Refugee origins and reasons for leaving their countries are studied.
- Common myths surrounding refugees are discussed.
- Case studies like 4.1 Miles are analyzed.
How Does Media Shape Trends?
- Cognitive biases, such as the bandwagon effect, influence trends.
- The media's influence on behavior is explored through experiments (Asch, Bandura).
- Conformity and observational modeling are discussed
Social Media and Change
- Social media's role in shaping social change is examined.
What is Social Deviance?
- Deviance encompasses various behaviours (bad, odd, admirable).
- Types of social deviance include cybercrime and swatting.
- Theories explaining deviance (Strain, Control, Differential Association) are outlined.
Influence of Violence in Media
- Violence in media and its impact are discussed
Crime Trends in Canada
- Crime trends in Canada are generally decreasing, possibly linked to the aging population.
- Likely offenders include various age groups, genders, social classes and race/ethnicity groupings.
- Hate crime trends are also noted.
- Case studies like "Crimetown" are analyzed.
Trends in Criminal Justice
- The police, courts, and correctional systems are discussed and studied.
- Restorative justice methods are outlined, along with their advantages and disadvantages.
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Description
Explore the key themes surrounding Canada's aging population, immigration trends, and the impact of media and social media on societal changes. This quiz examines case studies, societal effects, and cognitive biases that shape public perception and trends in Canada. Test your knowledge on these important social issues.
