Chapter 13 Flashcards
Public order crimes
sometimes called victimless crimes, these acts interfere with public order, such as loitering for the purposes of prostitution
Vigilante
someone who takes the law into their own hands, and acts outside the law in the interest of justice
Moral crusades
efforts by interest groups to stamp out behaviour they find objectionable; typically public order crimes, such as drug use or pornography
Moral entrepreneurs
interest groups that attempt to control social life for the purpose of promoting their own personal set of moral values
Paraphilia
abnormal sexual practices that may involve recurrent sexual urges focused on objects, humiliation, or children
Prostitution
the buying and selling of sex, not illegal in Canada, although prostitution-related offences are illegal, such as pimping, brothel-keeping, and public communication of such an exchange
Brothel
a house of prostitution, typically run by a madam who sets prices and handles the business arrangements
Madam
the traditional name for a woman who runs a brothel; more common today is the male pimp
Call girls
prostitutes who make dates via phone, and then service steady clientele in hotel rooms or apartments
Massage parlours
seemingly legitimate businesses where men can buy sex under the guise of massage therapy; one of the more hidden sides of prostitution
Pornography
depiction of sex acts in a variety of forms, such as books, magazines, films, and websites
Obscenity
sexually explicit material, for example, open sexual behaviour, masturbation, and genital exhibition banned in most communities
Temperance movement
an organized effort to prohibit the sale of liquor, largely seen as unsuccessful
Crack cocaine
a smokable form of purified cocaine that provides an immediate and powerful high
Designer drugs
chemical substances made and distributed in relatively small batches for the purpose of inducing mood-altering effects
