Canada's Demographics and Social Change

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Which of the following is a key demographic trend in Canada?

  • An aging population (correct)
  • A significant decrease in immigration rates
  • A relatively stable age distribution
  • A rapidly decreasing population

According to the content, immigration to Canada has generally been decreasing in recent years.

False (B)

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.

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Match the following terms with their descriptions:

<p>Bandwagon effect = The tendency to adopt behaviors or beliefs that are popular Observational modeling = Learning by watching others Hate crime = A crime motivated by bias against an individual’s race, ethnicity, religion, or other characteristics Restorative justice = An approach to criminal justice aimed at repairing the harm caused by crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Deviance

A type of social behavior that violates norms and expectations of a particular society or group.

Strain Theory

A theory that explains deviance as a result of social pressures and strains experienced by individuals who lack legitimate means to achieve culturally valued goals.

Observational Learning

This theory explains the impact of media on audience behavior and how individuals may imitate the behavior they observe.

Cybercrime

A form of deviance that uses electronic communication technology, such as the internet, to commit illegal acts.

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Restorative Justice

A process of restoring relationships and repairing harm caused by a crime, involving the offender, victim, and community.

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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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