People Who Do Not Conform to a Statute Are Sometimes

question 21

Multiple Choice

People who do not conform to a statute are sometimes considered to be negligent per se.This means that:

• A)the law is the law,and breaking it is always wrong.
• B)ignorance of a statutory law is never an excuse.
• C)not knowing about a statutory requirement is not as bad as intending to do something wrong.
• D)statutes can create the legal duty requisite to establish negligence.

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Definitions:

Socially Inappropriate

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Erving Goffman's Dramaturgy

A sociological perspective introduced by Erving Goffman that views social interactions as theatrical performances, where individuals present themselves in ways that will be accepted by others.

Discreditable Stigmas

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Audience Members

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