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CMY2601- UNIVERSAL FACTORS 1-6 /69 Questions And Answers
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Quiz :demography - Answer :scientific study of populations and, study of
births, deaths etc. which illustrate the conditions of life in communities.
Quiz :fertility - Answer :(birth rate) is influenced by the age at which people
become sexually active and their use of contraceptives- which may reflect on
social and religious values of that community. Birthrate in SA is 2.7 children per
woman
Quiz :Mortality - Answer :(the incidence of deaths) is influenced by nutritional
standards, opportunity for immunisation, sanitation , health care and health
education. For South Africans, life expectancy at birth is estimated at 49.0
years
for males and 52.5 years for (Statistics South Africa 2006).
Quiz :Migration - Answer :(movement from one area to another) from one
country or area to another is influenced by considerations such as people's
evaluation of employ- ment opportunities as well as in of sensitive issues such
as race and religion. For South Africa it is estimated that the large
outmigration of whites will decline substantially over time and that the
immigration of Africans will continue
Quiz :demographic terms, urbanisation refers to: - Answer :(+) the places
where people live which have been defined as urban
(+) the physical influx of people across boundaries toward areas which have
been
defined as urban
(+) the reclassification of certain areas as urban areas
Quiz :Urban growth - Answer :refers to the increase in the
population of urban areas. This increase may be attributed to migration from
rural areas, relocation of urban boundaries, the natural increase in the
established urban population and the relocation of people from other urban
areas.
Quiz :population density - Answer :many people living closely together which
raises frustration
levels which can result in violence
, Quiz :features of urban life that contribute to criminality by Barkan and Bryjak
- Answer :(+) population density
(+) crowded conditions = lack of privacy
(+) availability of alcohol + illegal substances at places where people gather
(+) socially, bars and shebeens can contribute to violence and other crime
(+) overcrowded transportation services that raises frustration
(+) limited employment opportunities
(+) relative deprivation
Quiz :Macionis and Parrillo highlight proposals to reduce high
crime rates in cities: - Answer :(+) improving the physical design of buildings:
(+) having street patrols by local citizens
(+) targeting vulnerable areas
(+) creating citizens' boards
(+) adopting a policy of tougher punishment
(+) instilling a sense of social responsibility:
Quiz :problems cities face that contribute to criminality - Answer :(+) lack of
proper services in poorer neighbourhoods
(+) lack of control in terms of land development
(+) population density
(+) household overcrowding
(+) presence of places for social gatherings
(+) unemployment
Quiz :Rapid urbanisation places increasing pressure on urban social resources
which in
turn causes conflict in certain areas. Why is rapid urbanisation of interest to
criminologists? - Answer :It creates the potential for crime.
Quiz :The increase in the population in urban areas cannot only be attributed
to migration from rural areas, but also to a of urban boundaries, the natural
increase in the established population and the relocation of people from other
urban areas. This is known as - Answer :urban growth.
Quiz :Which of the following aspects contribute the most to the high crime
rate in certain urban areas according to Barkan and Bryjak (2004)? -
Answer :unemployment, overcrowding and relative deprivation
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