The Criminal Code Has Been Updated to Make Identity Theft

question 11

True/False

The Criminal Code has been updated to make identity theft and fraud an indictable offence punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

Analyze the function of deviance in clarifying moral boundaries and affirming social norms according to functionalist theory.

Explore the effects of labeling on individuals' perceptions of themselves and others, leading to potential deviant behaviors.

Distinguish between different approaches to dealing with criminal behavior (deterrence, retribution, incapacitation, rehabilitation).

Recognize the influence of social structures on perceptions and treatment of deviance, including the role of power.

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