| Chapters 7 & 8 | Hearsay Rule and Child Abuse | Acquis Pittman5/25/2013 | | | | In chapter seven‚ we read about the use of hearsay in the courtroom. What is conspiracy? Conspiracy is an agreement by two or more people to commit an illegal act (Anderson & Gardner‚ 2013‚ p. 179). Most people now days would rather pay someone to commit the crime for them‚ so that it won’t come back on them‚ but that doesn’t work. What is hearsay? Hearsay is the second-hand testimony;
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Functionalism The functionalist theory focuses on society as a system of interrelated institutions and structures that are designed to address human needs. They view society as functioning best when there is agreement about the social values and norms. The functionalist theory asserts that our lives are guided by social structures‚ which are relatively stable patterns of social behavior in each society. Each social structure has social functions for the operation of society as a whole. Functionalists see social
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Spanking is a controversial subject between parents and researchers. This form of punishment is considered borderline child abuse because of its negative outcomes and effects. Parents who use corporal punishments on their children can cause poor behavior in school‚ development problems‚ and aggressive behaviors in general. Few parents agree that corporal punishment is a type of child abuse. When used properly and in the correct circumstances‚ spanking can be an effective form of punishment. A spanking
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Parenting or Child Abuse”. I think it is a good idea for Connor McCreadie to be taken away from his family because he is such an unhealthy child and he needs to change his lifestyle before it gives him harm. This article tells me that it is bad parenting because Connor’s mother has a lack of discipline and a lack of effort for her child. He should be taken away because he needs to become a much healthier child and the Child Protection Authorities can help with this issue. The Child Protection Authorities
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Explain what is meant by ‘the myth of meritocracy’. (3) This refers to the Marxist view that the appearance that rewards are based on merit in education and society as a whole is not true – it is an example of false consciousness which makes society seem fair and inequalities seem justified. Suggest 3 ways in which education benefits society. (6) It promotes consensus by integrating students into the norms and values of society‚ such as teaching the value of punctuality
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Assess the functionalist view that religion benefits both society as a whole and its individuals (33 marks) For functionalists‚ society is a system of interrelated parts known as institutions‚ such as religion‚ the family and the economy. Each institution performs certain functions- each contributes to maintaining the social system by meeting a need. Society’s most basic need is the need for social order and solidarity so that its members can cooperate. For functionalists‚ what makes order possible
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Evaluate Functionalists views on the role and functions of religion today. Functionalism is a macro theory‚ which is based on society as a whole‚ rather than just that of the individual. It is argued that functionalism generates many things for society. Religion‚ from a functionalist point of view‚ socialises people‚ teaching them norms and values of society‚ which are the basis for social unity. Religion further is a structure within functionalism which aids in influencing individuals lives. Functionalism
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Functionalist Perspective Society Functionalist Perspective Everyone has a ‘function’ within society The pink arrows represent that everyone must put something into society‚ eg work‚ study etc Society The blue arrows show that if you put something into society then you will gain something back‚ eg education‚ health care‚ security etc Functionalist Perspective The stick people represent different systems and subsystems within society‚ eg private industry‚ the police‚ schools‚ hospitals etc
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There are adults in this world who abuse children whether they are infants or teenagers. The National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS)‚ maintained by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provide information that younger children are more prevalent to child abuse than older children is and that the abusers are the parents or relatives. I am interested in the topic child abuse because I am a mother of two and the Media reveal so much of child abuse and neglect that people are unaware
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2-20-11 Dr. Erick Agulair Child Abuse Child abuse is a critical issue in the 21st century. There are hundreds of children being abused everyday. This abuse includes physical abuse and verbal or mental abuse. The world needs to realize that verbal or mental abuse is just as bad and in some cases worst than physical abuse. Physical abuse leaves scars‚ broken bones and bruises just name a few‚ but all of these wounds heal with time. In verbal or mental abuse the abuser is hurting the mind‚ heart
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