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    The Functionalist view of the family. Functionalism was the dominant branch of western Sociology until the 1960s since when it has been increasingly criticised by sociologists favouring different sociological perspectives. Functionalists argue that societies consist of inter-related social institutions such as schools‚ mass media‚ political systems‚ the Church and the family each of which contribute positively to the maintenance of stability of society as a whole. That is: these institutions are

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    Violence In Macbeth

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    I was told that this play is considered to be one of the more violent and gory plays by Shakespeare. In technicality‚ it was a rather violent play‚ but we‚ as the audience‚ were rarely shown the actual violence as most of the deaths happened off-stage. (I think I counted 3 on-stage deaths.) In the play‚ the witches plant an idea in the mind of Macbeth telling him he could be king (Inception??). Even though Macbeth is wary to kill the king‚ Lady Macbeth’s incessant spurring to kill the king forces

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    music and violence

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    Gangsta rap is one of the most controversial music genres. It has been criticized by numerous organizations and people for the violence advocated and depicted by gangsta rappers‚ and because of gangsta rap stereotypes of violence in inner-city communities arise‚ women are degraded‚ and young teens are more likely to experiment with drugs and alcohol. Numerous rap groups glorified the life style of gangsters in their music; the group N.W.A. (Niggaz Wit Attitude) is considered the founders of the

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    Gun Violence

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    control epidemic. Gun violence in the United States is a national epidemic. Many people take advantage of guns using and manipulating the tool with hardly any thought. Countless lives have been lost due to fact that people have been able to obtain firearms legally or illegally and have taken the notion to be judge‚ jury and executioner in holding ones live in their hands. This is a common issue that will continue if action is not taken as a nation to try and stop it. Gun violence can lead many citizens

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    Youth and Violence

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    Running head: YOUTH AND VIOLENCE 1 YOUTH AND VIOLENCE 2 Abstract Most of the notorious killings of the 20th century were committed by youth and is not a new phenomenon. This unthinkable acts were once rare deviants‚ are now becoming more common in society. Most people kill because of anger‚ curiosity‚ or what they suffered from inside their environment. The rational of a kid killer may even go as far as some sort of mental illness‚ emotional problem

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    Prison Violence

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    Jail and Prison Systems Jail and Prison Systems Introduction goes here. Prison Violence Many experts believe the reasoning the United States incarceration rate is so high reflects the "get tough" laws in the 1990s that resulted in strict sentencing for criminals. Prisons contain nonviolent inmates who may be drug addicts and repeat offenders. The “get tough” laws passed when federal and state money was available for the construction of more prisons and was also used to hire added correction

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    Violence and Sex

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    Violence and Sex in the Media and It’s Effects Question 1: What does sex in the media really do? Is it just a selling tool or does it affect us in a greater way? Networks are paying more than they used to for the best time slots and the more risky they can make their commercials the better. For example‚ advertisers paid $2.3 million for a single 30-s ad airing during Super Bowl XXXVIII (Sutel‚ 2004). As you can see advertisers truly think that sex is the key‚ TV and film producers believe

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    Plague Of Violence

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    most detrimental and limiting factor on our civilization. This plague has been unrelenting since before humans first stood on two legs. Violence has been studied by hundreds‚ if not thousands of psychologists‚ economists and other social workers and after all this work experts homicides have decreased by up to 100 times from Oxford in the 1300s. However violence is still deeply rooted in our society and people are increasingly accepting of the murders‚ rampages‚ and terrorist attacks that frequently

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    Domestic Violence

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    Case Study Summary Crafton Hills College In Angela’s story I noticed every piece of abuse. I was in a domestic violence relationship for three and half years and I’m still trying to bring myself from it. There are many forms of abuse that can be seen or go unseen. The forms of abuse consist of physical‚ verbal‚ sexual and emotional abuse. We all know what physical abuse consists of‚ but verbal‚ sexual and emotional can go on without being realized you’re actually being abused. Example of verbal

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    Gun Violence

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    any thought. Many suggest taking away guns and promoting peace through government help while others think that the guns are what keep them safe. Situations arise everyday where people have witnessed‚ or know someone who has been effected by gun violence. Sadly many of the cases result in death or severe injuries. Even though this is a very controversial topic‚ many people would agree with the fact that guns are an easy means to commit a crime. Guns in general are too easy for people to obtain

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