Some May Be Tempted to Argue That Lynchings Were Simply

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Multiple Choice

Some may be tempted to argue that lynchings were simply a form of ______ justice-that lynch mobs were simply making sure that justice was served in cases where a crime had been committed.

• A) warranted
• B) popular
• C) legal
• D) act of of civil obedience

Examine the concept of stigmatization and its real-world implications.

Understand the theories of deviance and crime, including strain theory, subcultural theories, and their critiques.

Compare and contrast white-collar crime with street crime, including societal harm and challenges in prosecuting large organizations.

Analyze the phenomena of moral panic and surveillance society, including their causes and effects on society.

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Definitions:

Mariel Boat Lift

A mass emigration of Cubans to the United States in 1980, with around 125,000 people leaving Cuba from the port of Mariel to Florida.

Cubans

People originating from Cuba or of Cuban descent.

Cuban Government

The governing body of Cuba, characterized by a one-party socialist system under the Communist Party, focusing on centralized planning and state control.

Native Americans

The indigenous peoples of the United States, including both the individuals and the cultures that predate European colonization.