Explain the Major Concept of Altman's Linear Discriminant Model

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Essay

Explain the major concept of Altman's linear discriminant model.What would you consider to be the major disadvantages of this model?

Distinguish between acts that are criminal vs. deviant in Canadian society.

Assess the role of media in shaping perceptions of crime risk.

Describe the historical context and consequences of the social purity movement.

Explain the concept of biological determinism and its connection to crime studies.

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Definitions:

ERA

Stands for Equal Rights Amendment, a proposed amendment to the United States Constitution aimed at guaranteeing equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex.

Equal Rights Amendment

A proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution aimed at guaranteeing equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex.

Stagflation

An economic situation characterized by stagnant economic growth, high unemployment, and high inflation.

Human Rights

Basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death, irrespective of any distinction.