Crime and Social Exclusion Part 1

Question 1

Social Exclusion

Due to their status or social circumstances, some groups of people are

(4 points)

Answer 1

1. Marginalized
2. treated unfairly
3. not provided with equal opportunities
4. have rights denied

Question 2

Social Exclusion and Crime

Answer 2

For many groups in Canada, the crime and victimization that they are involved in, and experience are often the result of their marginalization and exclusion.

Question 3

Hate Crime
Targeted groups usually socially excluded groups which can be related to

Answer 3

• Religion
• “Race” and/or Ethnicity
• Gender and/or Sexual orientation

Question 4

Violence Against Women

Answer 4

*Related to patriarchy, social and economic exclusion
*Includes: murder, physical assault, sexual assault, destruction of property and humiliation

Question 5

Hagan & McCarthy (1997) study results on street youth

Answer 5

street youth were much more likely to be involved in illegal activities such as serious theft, drug use, theft of food, and prostitution compared to youth who participated in school-based surveys.

Question 6

Factors that might effect why there are homeless youth

Answer 6

1.troubled backgrounds
2.their current living conditions (ex. no job, not in school)
3. Drug problem