SOC209H5 Lecture : Lecture Jan.10.2013.docx
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We incarcerate people in canada at a lower rate than the usa, not because we have a smaller population. Usa has a higher incarceration rate than the rest of the world. Canada has an incarceration rate that is quite high when compared to other. When public polling is done, canadians are more similar than not similar to. Some states in the usa still have the death penalty: myth 3. Aboriginals are 5 to 10 times more likely than regular canadians to be incarcerated: myth 4. Canada is considered a world leader when it comes to gender and ethnic specific punishment: myth 5. Kingston holding centre is the canadian equivalent of guantanamo bay, not currently running. Post 9/11, held 6 men of middle eastern descent. Important to understand criminal justice system for jobs such as social workers, police officers, lawyers etc. Informed about what they do and why as a citizen. Vast amount of cases are not detected, tried and punished.
