Explain the process of "purification" found in Mozambique

What will be an ideal response?


Purification is a ritual that requires a widow to have unprotected sex with a member of her deceased husband's family. Failure to be purified has been cited as the reasons for more than half of widows losing their inheritance after the death of their husbands.

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Community policing does not result in lax supervision

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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The proportion of ______ crimes is greater for females than males.

A. assault B. property C. arson D. rape

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Which of the following is Not a characteristic of house arrest?

a. It can range from evening curfew to detention during all nonworking hours. b. It can last from several days to several years. c. All offenders on house arrest are being monitored electronically. d. There are more than 10,000 people on house arrest nationwide.

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What is the "fruit of the poisonous tree" doctrine? Why do you think it is necessary to have such a rule?

What will be an ideal response?

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