SCS Final test

What are the three types of Tier-1 superficial tolerance that function as intolerance?

Labelling minorities, segregation of minorities, scapegoating minorities.

Provide an example of "scapegoating minorities" as related specifically to Muslims.

Blaming Muslims collectively for acts of terrorism perpetrated by extremists.

Which three myths did Anders Breivik perpetuate, leading to the Norway attacks?

Myths about multiculturalism, liberals, and Muslims.

How did Breivik distort the concept of multiculturalism?

He claimed multiculturalism was a conspiracy for Muslim demographic takeover of Europe.

What is the "sanctity of life" principle? List three normative assumptions.

Life is intrinsically valuable; suffering has transcendent meaning; life and death are divine prerogatives.

Define the "quality of life" principle and list its three normative assumptions.

Life’s value is subjective; autonomy and consent are paramount; safeguards for assisted dying are feasible and necessary.

Provide two historical examples of Christian authorities ignoring the sanctity of life.

• Execution of scientists like Giordano Bruno for heresy.

• Witch burnings during medieval Europe.

Why was the Sue Rodriguez case significant?

t raised the issue of assisted suicide, highlighting tensions between personal autonomy and the sanctity of life principle.

What significant shift did "R. v. Morgentaler (1988)" cause in Canadian abortion law?

It struck down restrictive abortion laws, emphasizing women's autonomy over reproductive rights.

Identify one argument from the pro-choice side and one from the pro-life side during the 1988 Canadian abortion debate.

• Pro-choice: Women must have absolute control over their bodies.

• Pro-life: Fetuses are separate human beings with their own rightsWhat empirical finding from the Badgley Report influenced the Supreme Court to rule Canada's abortion law unconstitutional?

What empirical finding from the Badgley Report influenced the Supreme Court to rule Canada's abortion law unconstitutional?

Unequal and inadequate access to abortion services across different geographic regions in Canada.

Which feminist paradigm views prostitution as inherently exploitative and oppressive?

Oppression paradigm, supported by radical feminists.

Provide one reason Stephen Kent opposes recognizing polygamy in Canada.

Polygamy inherently fosters gender inequality, child exploitation, and abuses women's rights.Provide one reason Lori G. Beaman supports recognizing polygamy in Canada.

Provide one reason Lori G. Beaman supports recognizing polygamy in Canada.

Polygamy can be consensual, and criminalization violates religious freedom and personal autonomy.

What was the majority judges' reasoning in the R. v. Labaye case?

Swingers’ clubs involved consenting adults and did not cause societal harm, thus should not be criminalized.

List two characteristics of a cosmopolitan mindset according to Appiah and Nussbaum.

• Open-mindedness and curiosity toward global diversity.

• Ethical commitment to universal human rights.

What does Jack Heynen mean by "softening the hardening of categories"?

Remaining open-minded, seeking feedback, and reconsidering deeply-held beliefs to enhance personal and collective understanding.

According to Jack Heynen, what is the "Akashic Records"?

A universal repository or energetic record of every event, thought, and experience.

What did Dr. Scott emphasize as a critical achievement of international development efforts?

Reducing global poverty significantly (60–70%) and improving international cooperation and stability.

According to Dr. Scott, why is continued international development aid crucial?

It saves millions of lives annually, promotes global health and stability, and counters geopolitical threats (e.g., disease outbreaks, economic instability).