40 Questions
What is deviance?
Any behavior that deviates from the expected standard of a group
How does social status influence deviance?
It can allow certain individuals to deviate from norms without being considered deviant
What is the role of stigmas in relation to deviance?
Stigmas are labels used by society to devalue certain groups or individuals
What is the main belief according to the Functionalist perspective?
Deviance is a common part of human existence
Which theory states that deviance is more likely when there is a gap between cultural goals and culturally approved means to achieve those goals?
Strain theory
What are examples of external social control as mentioned in the text?
Fines and criticism
According to Travis Hirschi's control theory, what aspect controls the behavior of individuals?
Attachment to groups or individuals
What does the Conflict Perspective, influenced by Marx, suggest about the criminal justice system in a capitalist society?
It protects the power and privilege of the upper class
According to the Differential Association Theory, how do individuals learn deviance and its associated behavior?
Through the people they associate with
What is Howard Becker's concept of 'deviants' primarily based on?
Their successful labeling by others
What percentage of the prison population in the Saskatchewan Correctional Centre were aboriginal?
80%
In 2013, what percentage of the federal penitentiary population in Canada was made up of aboriginal people?
23.2%
According to the Federal Office of the Correctional Investigator, what is stated about aboriginal inmates?
They are disproportionately involved in use-of-force interventions and incidents of prison self-injury
What is credited for Ted Rogers' success according to the text?
Taking risks, working hard, and seizing opportunities
How did Ted Rogers perceive himself in terms of his wealth creation?
As a self-made billionaire who started from scratch
What was the family's expectation of Ted Rogers after his father's death?
To rebuild the family's wealth and reputation
According to Davis and Moore, what leads to a more successful society?
Unequal distribution of resources
What does George Mead emphasize in the Symbolic Interactionist Perspective?
Mutual understanding based on symbols
How do implicit biases affect individuals in real-life scenarios?
They influence job opportunities and paychecks
What is social stratification?
An institutionalized system of social inequality where society's layers are made of people
What is the difference between closed and open class systems of social standing?
Closed systems have strict boundaries and positions set by ascribed status, while open systems allow for considerable flexibility
How did slavery develop as the most extreme form of social stratification?
It developed out of the division of labor and the development of agriculture, intensifying social inequality between laborers and employers
What is a characteristic of a caste system?
Caste systems guide everyday life so that people remain in the company of 'their own kind'
What is a characteristic of a class system?
Social mobility can occur both intergenerationally and intragenerationally
According to the Conflict theory, what leads to inevitable clashes between social groups?
Inequality, which is seen as bad, avoidable, and unnecessary
What was the impact of the 'experiment' on the students' academic performance?
It improved for the 'oppressed' students when they were on top
What is one of the important messages that developed from this 'experiment'?
Discrimination has origins in upbringing, if you are told you are better than someone else, it affects how you treat them
How did the students' phonics scores relate to their 'status' in the class?
The 'superior' students' phonics scores improved when they were on top
What is the core principle of the Implicit Association Test (IAT) as mentioned in the text?
It evaluates implicit attitudes, identities, beliefs and biases that people are unwilling or unable to report.
What is the 'Just-World Phenomenon' described in the text mainly used to justify?
Prejudices as a way of justifying social inequalities
What was the outcome of the 'Blue eyed vs brown eyed' experiment conducted by Jane Elliot in Riceville, Iowa?
The formerly superior group exhibited less extreme behavior when their roles were switched.
What is the difference between systemic and systematic racism?
Systemic racism is always deliberate, while systematic racism is not always deliberate.
What is the impact of systemic racism on Indigenous communities regarding safe drinking water?
Indigenous communities have less access to clean drinking water due to their remote locations and lack of infrastructure.
What types of drinking water advisories are issued by Health Canada for Indigenous communities?
A Boil Water Advisory, A Do Not Consume/Drink advisory, A Do Not Use advisory
What water source did Stacey K. use to bathe her newborn initially?
Reverse osmosis dispenser
What was the condition of Neskantaga's water treatment plant in 1995?
It broke down and never ran again
What effect did using tap water for bathing have on Stacey K.'s newborn?
His face got swollen
What complaint did Tara Sakanee have about the water in Neskantaga?
It was usually varying degrees of yellow in color
What do the residents of Neskantaga want in exchange for allowing mining companies to mine in their land?
Clean water and social supports for suicide crisis
What is the potential environmental impact mentioned in the text with regards to the new mining plant?
It could be huge
Explore the impact of deviant behavior on impeding social change. Understand how societal standards of deviance vary across different cultures, social groups, locations, and social statuses.
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