According to the Textbook, What Causes Fear of Violent Victimization

question 10

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, what causes fear of violent victimization by strangers now felt by many Canadians?

• A) mass-media bias
• B) political agenda
• C) labelling
• D) high rates of violent crime

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Definitions:

Ethnocentrism

The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture over others.

Intercultural Competencies

Skills and personal characteristics that help achieve success in cross-cultural situations.

Globalization

The worldwide interdependence of resource flows, product markets, and business competition.

Economic Integration

A process whereby countries reduce trade barriers, allowing for an increased flow of goods, services, and capital among them, aiming for economic policy convergence.