You Have Been Selected to Potentially Be Part of a Jury

question 69

Multiple Choice

You have been selected to potentially be part of a jury in Canada, in the case of a Black man accused of sexually assaulting a woman at the university they were both attending. Which of the following is NOT a question you can be asked in relation to your jury duty?

• A)Do you believe Black people commit more crimes in Canada than other Canadians?
• B)Do you believe Black people are equal and should be treated equally to those people of other races?
• C)Do you believe Black people have a greater propensity to commit crimes of violence?
• D)Do you believe Black people have a greater tendency to lie than people of other races?

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Definitions:

Deviance

Behaviors, actions, or conditions that violate societal norms or expectations, which can lead to social stigma or sanctions.

Gang Member

An individual who is part of an organized group, often involved in criminal activities, sharing a common identity and goals.

Social Control Theory

Theory that explains deviance as the result of the weakening of social bonds.

Deviant Behavior

Actions or behaviors that violate societal norms and expectations, often eliciting negative social reactions.