...According to numerous critics, the violence in the play is excessive and begins almost immediately. Lady Macbeth, of course, is the cause of this. After Lady Macbeth took notice of Macbeth’s ambition to become king, after reading his letter to her, she took advantage of it. She knew that he desperately wanted to be king but is not man enough to do what it takes. “Look like th’ innocent/flower/but be the serpent under ‘t”(1.6.76-78), Lady Macbeth begins her manipulative speech chanting these words provoking the violence in Macbeth. As Macbeth tells her that Duncan, the king, will be departing the next day she explains that the king will not live to see tomorrow and to leave the plan in her hands, “To alter favor ever is to fear/leave all the...
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...Gun violence has brought a great deal of attention to our society, especially to of ages 12 and under; it’s an issue that can’t be escaped. Many youth have been killed or murder by the same guns that have been sworn to protect them from danger. In 2016, over 18 children of age 12 and younger have gotten their life taken away from them due to gun violence. The most common places where youth have been victimized by gun violence are Chicago, Los Angeles, Detroit, and Miami Dade. Children are living in fear for their lives instead of enjoying their youth and the main causes are guns availability, gangs, and bad parenting. First, easy access to gun everywhere have increased gun violence tremendously. Gun can now be easily purchased even without a valid gun license. Nowadays, an individual walking inside a store and buying a gun seems to be normal and it wouldn’t have been a problem if it wasn’t endangering youth everywhere. However, everyone has a right to carry a firearm, just like it is mention in the Constitution of the United States, “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”...
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...What is the Main Cause for Violence? January 12, 2014 Victimology What is the Main Cause for Violence? Violence has been around a very long time. The first record of violence is probably the story of Cain and Abel where Cain had become jealous of his brother Abel and murdered him, thus the first act of violence. No one really knows why people choose a violent road to go down and to commit crimes but there are many theories. Some say it is how they grew up in society and the people they hang around or on the other hand people say they are simply wired from birth to be that way. My paper is a reflection of my opinion on what I think the main cause of violence is and whether or not it is biological or social and what can be done to correct it. In my opinion, I think violence stems from both biological and social stand points. Let’s just focus on the social aspect of violence first and the influences around us. Many people and I speak from experience stereotype certain individuals because of the neighborhood they live in, the color of their skin, or the company they keep. Sometimes these stereotypes can be true. For someone to be socially accepted into a group such as a gang, they have to be tuff and basically a criminal. As some kind of initiation they need to commit violence whether it’s shooting someone or robbing a store for example. I believe society puts pressures on young adults especially they have to have a certain way of life and the only way they can fit in would...
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...INTRODUCTION In 1969, violence erupted in Northern Ireland. The Northern Ireland Riots of August 1969 was quickly described as a civil disturbance, and was at first regarded as a nuisance more so than a significant problem. Not long after however, the situation had escalated into a full blown conflict, which forced the Northern Irish government Stormont to ask the British government in Westminster to deploy troops to the conflict area. By the end, thirty years later, the “civil disturbance” had amounted to almost 50,000 casualties. The conflict can be broken down into fighting between the Protestant Unionists and the Catholic Nationalists. The Troubles did have other parties fighting, such as communists and anarchists, however, their input...
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...Causes and consequences of family violence BSHS/407 October 19 2015 Dr. Elizabeth Nyang Causes and consequences of family violence In this paper, I will be discussing what family violence means and consists of, what indicators a counselor should be aware of when assessing a client such as a child and her family. I will also be discussing the long-term effects that violence has on a family, the triggers that are that are associated family violence and the implications associated with abuse and neglect. Family violence can occur in any family and any home regardless of race, sexuality, religion or community statues. There are many different ways that violence can be n a home such as physical abuse “Hitting, slapping, shoving, grabbing, pinching, biting, hair pulling, etc. are types of physical abuse. This type of abuse also includes denying a partner medical care or forcing alcohol and drug use upon him or her” (The United Sates Department of justice, 2015). Sexual abuse “Coercing or attempting to coerce any sexual contact or behavior without consent. Sexual abuse includes, but is certainly not limited to, marital rape, attacks on sexual parts of the body, forcing sex after physical violence has occurred, or treating one in a sexually demeaning manner” (The United Sates Department of justice, 2015). Emotional abuse “Undermining an individual's sense of self-worth and self-esteem is abusive. This may include, but is not limited to constant criticism, diminishing one's...
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...School Violence : Causes And Remedies Educators and policy makers have been grappling with the issue of violence in schools for decades, .Educators, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, political scientists, anthropologists, and sociologists have all weighed in on the possible causes. Sifting through the theories can be overwhelming, and implementing effective violence prevention programs is often frustrating. No wonder, then, that teachers and administrators often feel defeated when they confront the dangerously aggressive behavior of some pupils. According to a federal survey. Seventy-one percent of all public elementary and secondary schools reported at least one violent incident during the 1999-2003 school years. Causes: Violent behavior and the intent to act violently are potential symptoms of numerous psychiatric disorders. Conduct Disorder, a state of persistent disregard for social conventions and rules and manifesting as criminal and antisocial behavior before the age of 18, is perhaps the most frequently mentioned diagnosis among violent youth. In addition substance abuse and dependence can contribute substantially to violent acts, either by reducing inhibitions among otherwise nonviolent students or by creating a climate through drug transactions in which violence is central. More rarely, impulsive behavior found in conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder can lead to violent outbursts. Finally, diagnoses such as Oppositional Defiant...
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...I. INTRODUCTION 1.0 Report Objectives Sacred Heart School is an education institution. The Headmaster Mr Keenan would like to know why violence exists in the school grounds and the effects of violence and what can be done to eliminate this. This report is an analysis of the causes and effects of violence and suggested solutions to reduce the percentage of violence that exists on the school grounds. 1.2 Historical Background There are approximately 1500 students in this school, offering 8 different subjects. There are at least 5 teachers in each faculty, coming up to a total of 40 teachers. The percentage of violence that exists in the school grounds is steadily increasing, in different forms, between teachers as well as students, right from the Kindergarten classes up to the Advanced Level. The Headmaster of the school, Mr Zia Keenan wants this issue to be analysed deeply in order to draw up solutions to minimize violence. 1.3 Report Preview Firstly, the causes of violence are analysed to understand the root of the problem. Secondly, the effects of violence are evaluated to understand how serious this problem is. Thirdly, various potential solutions are suggested that could help minimize the percentage of violence. II. CAUSES 1. Abuse One of the major aspects of violence in schools is bullying. This could be because of lack of supervision and monitoring of children and/or teachers. Another form of abuse is displayed...
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...GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT Causes of Gender Based Violence in Kenya Author Note This research is being submitted on Friday, April 17, 2015 for HCOB 2508 GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT course. CAUSES OF GENDER BASED VIOLENCE IN KENYA The causes of gender-based violence are many and varied depending on the types of violence. Traditional attitudes towards women around the world help perpetuate the violence. Stereotypical roles in which women are seen as subordinate to men constrain a woman’s ability to exercise choices that would enable her end the abuse. Culture has been cited as the leading cause of violence against women. Some men it seems still subscribe to outdated traditions for example battering a woman is seen as a way of discipline and is acceptable. Some of the examples of cultural based violence include: • Child Marriage – the early marriage of girls is an accepted part of many economic and social systems. Child marriage has been described as ‘the socially legitimized institutionalization of marital rape or in other words the rape of young girls. It is the practice of marrying very young girls to older men. An example is in the Maasai community which allows older men to marry young girls. Young girls are considered as trophies or source of richness to their families. • Female genital mutilation - is a traditional practice that involves cutting or altering the female genitalia as a rite of passage or for other socio-cultural reasons. This is commonly...
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...All through the US there are gangs. The problem being, that these gangs often become violent, but what causes this violence? The list is seemingly endless, though some of the most prominent include, gun availability, drugs, addition of youth gang members, past experiences, and underprivileged communities. The availability of firearms may very well provoke violence among gangs. Though many believe that the leniency of gun laws in the South are making it easier for gun trafficking, closer inspection shows that a large part of firearms are purchased much closer to home. Studies in Chicago have shown that there is one particular supplier that many favor, Chuck's Gun Store, located in southern Riverdale. "From 2008 to March 2012, the police successfully traced the ownership of 1,375 guns recovered in crimes in Chicago within a year of their purchase. Of those guns, 268 were bought at Chuck's - nearly one in five"...
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...The Causes and Effects of Alcohol Consumption on Aggression and Violence The Causes and Effects of Alcohol Consumption on Aggression and Violence Alcohol has been fermented or distilled for thousands of years and enjoyed by millions of people. Over the course of history it has profoundly influenced many societies in both positive and negative ways, thus acting as a double edged sword by stimulating its users, causing problems, and inspiring laws. Currently, alcohol is one of the most popular psychoactive drugs in use today. It acts as a great source of revenue for governments and influences both users and nonusers. Although there has been a substantial amount of research done on the influence of alcohol on aggression and violence, the relationship is still not completely understood. The common belief is that alcohol causes aggression or violent behavior. However, research has shown that there are several other factors involved. Various researchers have taken many different approaches to determine the effects of alcohol on violence and aggressive behavior. Some of these methods include experimental research, interviews, surveys, and naturalistic observation. One of the most common experimental testing methods of aggression is the Taylor Aggression Paradigm (TAP) or one of its various modifications (Chermack & Giancola, 1997). Studies utilizing the TAP have instructed the participants that they will be competing on a reaction time...
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...In South Africa there is a lot of prison violence going on. Violence in terms of deaths due to unnatural causes such as murders, suicides and accidents. (CSPRI, 2017) It is due to different causes. The main cause is overcrowding in combination with bad living circumstances and lack of staff. It is a big problem because it is difficult to control a prison without enough wardens. For example the Pollsmoor Prison, with its extreme overcrowding which leads to irritations and violence. The prison population is growing and so does the budget. Put in extra wardens is an issue for the government. In South Africa a lot of prisoners have to deal with assaults, rape and even being killed by prison officials or fellow prisoners. The state has to ensure safety of the prisoners, according to the law of human rights. Despite this, violence is still a part of prison life. (CSPRI, 2017) Improve living circumstances...
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...Violence is something that teenagers, adults, and even children are familiar with today. It occurs throughout our nation and world. It can destroy families and lives. It can even kill someone, literally or mentally. We see violence through bullying, video games, and abusive parenting. There are bounteous causes for violence. Some people become angry and take it out in violence, while others just want to fit in. Whatever the case, violence is never the answer. As the Dalai Lama once spoke, “Through violence you may ‘solve’ one problem, but you sow the seeds for another.” I personally don’t have much experience with violence. As the youngest of 5 and the only girl though, you can imagine the bickering that takes place in our household. Although my brothers and I fight constantly, I can’t really say that any of their violent actions have scarred me or even physically injured me too much. They tantalize me and sometimes even hit me, but not to the point where I’m in severe pain physically or emotionally. Violence can be identified through any physical behavior involving force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something. We overhear about and see violence on the news, on TV and in movies, in books, in homes, and in schools. Violence can be caused by differences in opinions, race, ethnicity, age, height, weight, religion, gender, income, and...
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...According to the FBI Hate Crime Statistics Report, there were a total of 8152 hate crimes reported around the country. 4368 were racial bias motivated; 1483 were religious bias motivated; sexual orientation bias accounted for 1330; ethnicity/national origin bias was the cause of 927 (11.4%); disability bias was connected with 36; and the remaining 8 incidents were the result of multiple biases. Recent years show more and more Hate crimes being the cause of violence in the nation. There are a lot of bias people in this world that is the main reason why Hate Crimes are the number one cause of violence in America because of racial, sexual discrimination, and religious crimes. One of the biggest riots we’ve had in 2015 was the effect of...
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...On April 20th, 1999, Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris murdered many of their teachers and classmates at Columbine High School. No one knows exactly what drove these two teenage boys to such horrific violence and many have asked that question over the past few years. Some say it was bullying and that they just took it to heart, but from studies, it was mainly because Eric was a psychopath and Dylan was depressed. Dylan Klebold was a very angry kid, and Eric Harris was fuel to the fire. Eric calmed down Dylan when he got hot-tempered, but at the same time, Dylan’s fits of rage served as the stimulation that Eric needed. Dylan was always looking on the bad side of things. He wrote lists of the bad and the good in his life. The good list was...
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...Do Violent Video Games Influence Youth Violence Noel Averruz EN1420 ITT-Technical Institute Ever Since Violent Video Games were invented People have been trying to prove that they influence Violence in Juveniles. Although many prospective studies have been done on video game violence and the affect they have on the youth, none have been able to completely validate the claim that violent video games do influence the youth to become violent in their everyday lives. Out of the many studies that have been done to examined video game violence and the influences it has on player aggression none of the results necessarily tap well into serious aggression or violence. One of these studies was performed by Dr. Ferguson who recruited 302 mainly Hispanic youth between the ages of 10 and 14 years. Dr. Ferguson recruited these youth from some of the most at risk areas for these youth which included places that had neighborhood problems like gangs and rebellion against authority figures. The youth were interviewed twice, once at the beginning of the study and the second time 1 year later. Dr. Ferguson took many variables into consideration like exposure to violence through violent video games and violent TV shows and movies. He also took into consideration the effects of negative life events, negative relationships with adults, negative or delinquent peers. Dr. Ferguson also looked at the youth’s life at home. He took into account how the youth’s communicated with their parents and...
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