Gun Violence in Toronto

Term Paper # 102674

Canadian Studies > Government and Government Policy
Criminology
Political Science > Non-U.S.

An analysis of the sociological issues resulting in gun violence in Toronto and how they can be addressed.

1,632 words () | 7 sources | APA | 2008 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper describes what is happening in regard to the issue of gun violence in Toronto and its sociological ramifications. It shows that the problem is a domestic problem and is indicative of underlying social problems in Toronto that need to be addressed. Finally, the paper briefly discusses ways that the sociological issues resulting in gun violence can be addressed.

From the Paper:

"Clearly, what is needed is to look at the sociological, systemic factors that are un-knitting the social fabric of Toronto, and start to fix things. This will be much more constructive than simply blaming the USA! A first step would be to increase public expenditure on the poor, raise welfare, and spend much more on affordable housing. And at root, perhaps it is time to honestly acknowledge that globalization, free trade and neoliberalism are not panaceas that will solve all social problems - indeed, they may in fact cause some terrible problems, including tragedies such as innocent young Torontonians being shot dead in broad daylight."

Sample of Sources Used:

City of Toronto. (2003). The Toronto report card on housing and homelessness, 2003. Retrieved from web site: http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/homelessness/pdf/ reportcard2003.pdf.
Dube, Rebecca Cook. (January 2, 2006). USA Today. Retrieved from web site: http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2006-01-02-toronto-guns_x.htm?csp=N009
Galupo, Scott. (Nov. 24, 2005). Canadian minuteman. The Washington Times: BO5.
Ksenych, Ed and David Liu (eds). (2001). Conflict, Order, and Action: Readings in Sociology, 3rd Edition. Canadian Scholars' Press.
Lamberti, Rob. (Dec. 31, 2003). Gun violence is way up in Toronto this year. Toronto Sun. Retrieved from web site: http://www.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Law/2003/12/31/301091.html