SOCI 2P61 Study Guide - Final Guide: Intersectionality, Bourgeoisie, Cyberterrorism
13 Apr 2016
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Questions cover weeks 2 to 12 inclusive. 2 match-the-ideas questions (like in midterm; 12 marks) 1 short essay (explain a theory; 15 marks) Total 83 marks + 1 bonus question. Legal & sociological definitions of crime: formal legal definition, social harm, cross-cultural universal norm, labelling approach, human rights approach, human diversity approach. Realist approach: crime is an empirical fact. Institutionalist approach: crime is a social process, bias in criminal justice system. Critical realist approach: crime is part social process and part grounded reality, crime against vulnerable is under-represented. 5 functions of criminal law: provide social control, discourage revenge, express public opinion & morality, deter criminal behaviour, maintain social order, canadian charter (legal rights) Everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure. Everyone has the right not to be arbitrarily detained or imprisoned. Everyone has the right on arrest or detention to be informed promptly of the reasons and to consult counsel without delay.
