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The Connection Between Violence and Sexuality, 2005.
This paper examines the link between violence and sexuality.
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper examines the connection between violence and sexuality. The writer discusses the belief that violence and sexuality are very closely related.
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"Violence and sexuality are closely related on several levels. Although either can exist completely independently of the other they are often found in conjunction with one another so an affinity obviously exists between them that deserves exploration. Violence is most often the result of anger, unreasoning rage to be exact. The rage though, has a source of its own, it is the result of fear. Many violent people have been the victims of violence themselves at some point often through rape ... "
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The Connection between Violence and the Mentally Ill, 2001.
A look at whether the mentally ill are more violent than the non mentally ill and why this a common misconception in our society.?
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 11 sources, $ 73.95
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"Over the past decades a number of prominent individuals have been attacked or killed by people with a psychosis or other mental disorders, including ex-Beatle John Lennon and former U.S. President, Ronald Reagan. Although these cases may be spectacular, violence and aggression displayed by the mentally ill is usually directed against partners or family members, rather than others (Danielson et al, 1998). There is little evidence of an increasing number of violent acts made by patients with psychosis, but literature suggests that patients with major mental disorders have an increased risk for committing such acts compared with the general population (Munro, 2000). ). Fed by highly selected information in the mass media about their very rare contribution to one type of tragedy, homicide, the public and politicians believe, or are being encouraged to believe through the mass media, that unless people with a mental disorder are once more segregated, the streets will not be safe."
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Mao vs. the Mahatma: Violence vs. Non-Violence, 2002.
A study of the issues of violence vs. non-violence in the cases of Mao Tse Dung and Mohandas K. Gandhi.
1,230 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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The paper weighs the issues of violence vs. non-violence and shows the lives and histories of Mao Tse Dung of China and Gandhi of India as examples. The paper discusses these two leaders who dealt extensively in their lifetimes with the struggle between violence and non-violence. It shows that on the surface, Chairman Mao espoused violence and used it as a tool to defeat an army of four million, gain power over a country with a trillion dollar economy and hold power for 25 years, and that Gandhi rose to ?power? while leading a peaceful revolution among the 600 million Indian citizens -- Hindus and Muslims alike -- that resulted in tens of thousands of Indian deaths, very few British deaths, but eventually in Indian independence and creation of the largest democracy in the world.
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"But indeed, Gandhi knew there was a place for violence as well. In a much forgotten move, Gandhi essentially postponed India?s peaceful revolution at the onset of World War II. He recognized Nazi Germany as a much more malevolent force than the British Empire, in all their imperial misery, could ever be. As a result, he led the movement for Indians not only to stop resisting the British during World War II, but to actually comply with their orders. In fact, India entered the war itself and was particularly helpful to Britain in the North African campaigns."
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The Connection Between Animal Cruelty and Human Violence, 2001.
This paper illustrates the connection between animal abuse in childhood and the commitment of violent crimes by teenagers.
1,510 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper examines several violent crimes committed by youthful violent offenders and illustrates how early incidents of animal abuse is one of the common threads in the history of many of these youth. In addition to a history of animal abuse, the author found that many of these youth came from homes where there was domestic abuse and that this abuse often occurred around the children. The author lists behaviors that should send out warning signs and also suggests who should be contacted in order to deal swiftly and efficiently with these offenders.
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"According to Meloy (2001), youth who murder their family or commit shooting sprees at their schools may be the type of predatory murderer described by Steiner above. In addition to a history of animal abuse, they have frequently been a victim of bullying and have fantasies where they compensate for the flaws they see in themselves in violent ways. They are often substance abusers and often fascinated with weapons. It is likely that they will feel both angry and dysphoric (Meloy, 2001), and may have narcissistic and/or paranoid tendencies. The compensatory fantasies may grandiose idea and careful planning rather than acting on impulse. Meloy reports that Luke Woodham, mentioned in the first paragraph, wrote, "I am not insane. I am angry. This world shit on me for the final time... I am not spoiled or lazy, for murder is not weak and slow-witted. Murder is gutsy and daring." He saw his crimes as self-validating."
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Violence vs. Non-Violence, 2002.
Discusses the merits of using non-violent methods to promote social change and justice instead of militant methods.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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Nonviolence as a method of resistance has a long history that precedes the modern examples of Ghandi and King. As Martin Luther King stated, it is not the choice between nonviolence and violence, it is the choice between nonviolence and non-existence. Some activists believe that nonviolent methods are too weak, that more militant forms of disruption are needed to bring about social change. During the civil rights movement and other historical campaigns for justice, disruptive tactics were crucial to political effectiveness. Only by preserving nonviolent discipline can the movement occupy and hold the moral high ground and win political support for necessary social change.
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The Role of Television Violence on Real Life Violence, 2004.
This paper discusses many studies that show the media violence and vulgarity on TV shows have severe and adverse effects on children and culture.
3,450 words (approx. 13.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 97.95
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This paper explains that, considering the gravity of the issue, many child-experts, psychologists, and the medical community are treating TV-induced violence as an issue of serious public health concern. The author points out that the media, without reducing the drama, could depict violence as the last resort for heroes and show criminals as fools and their use of weapons as shortsighted and weak; they could describe the impact of violence on the victims, the witnesses, and the criminals themselves. The paper relates that ratings and advertisers are the primary concern of commercial television, not public interest groups that want to restrict the sex and violence on network television.
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"Certain studies suggest the positive use of TV. From the so-called reality TV programs, we can learn a lot if only we put them in proper order. Is the TV so corruptive as they seem to be? Critic Michael Medved gives a negative answer. If it were so, then film critics would have made the largest number of murders in the country. The TV elects mayors, senators and presidents, and influence or cause warfare, as in Iraq, Somalia and Yugoslavia. Sen. Brownback writes, television rules the society because it is invasive, because it has its influence on people and it has the dominant influence on the culture. On the other hand, some studies show that TV programs can make children more considerate and kind by demonstrating caring, helping programs that show cooperation. Stanford University studies state less TV equals less violence. This university earlier this year, releasing its landmark study, stated of a 40% decrease in physical aggression and a 50%decreace in verbal aggression merely encouraging children to switch off video games and TVs."
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Domestic Violence and the Child: The Effects of Exposure of Domestic Violence in Children., 2002.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper addresses the effects of domestic violence on children living in households where such events occur. It is known that being witness to domestic abuse or being abused has a negative impact on the child's psyche, but the extent of this is not known. This paper works to find the extent of damage that domestic violence has on children and adolescents. 8 pgs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Violence & Sports, 1987.
Discusses connections between social violence in general & violence in sports involving athletes & fans.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 10 sources, $ 87.95
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" This research will be discussing the links between violence and sports. While both the athletes and the fans are involved in violent acts, the discussion will emphasize violent behaviors exhibited by the fans of sports events. In particular, links between violence in the larger society and violence in sports will be sought.
That there is much violence in society is something that would be hard to dispute. Saul Bellow, a winner of the Nobel Prize for literature, has noted in interviews that hundreds of millions of people have been murdered in the twentieth century. Modern man has become accustomed to brutality and savagery. People in modern America complain that violence in many neighborhoods is so common and excessive that they are afraid to go outside of their houses (Bellow, 1982, p. 49-50)."
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| Term Paper # 72005 |
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Violence and Democracy, 2002.
A look at the concept of violence and its connections to Democratic Theory and Democratic systems of government.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper discusses how violence as a symptom of conditions that have created or kept alive some unfairness and suffering. Examples are discussed to discuss this topic.
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Violence On Television, 2002.
A discussion about violence on television and its affect on children.
1,613 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper examines the connection between the level of violence on television and in films and the increase of child violence in America. School shootings, teenage muggings and other events are occurring with frightening regularity and increasing frequency. It reviews several published articles addressing this subject and examines such issues as the different reactions of girls and boys to violence and the desensitization to violence through prolonged television viewing.
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"Violence on television is something that the world has slowly backed into. At one time violence on television was limited to gun fights on westerns which were portrayed in an unrealistic manner(Hough, 1997). More recently the violence on television and film has become based in reality. Shows such as cops, American?s Most Wanted and others bring violence into the living room and remind the world that it is out there. With the piping in of such shows it drives home the fact that nobody is really safe from random attacks."
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Television Violence and Children, 2008.
This paper looks at the impact of television violence on aggression in children.
1,681 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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In this article, the writer maintains that children learn from television that the easiest way to resolve personal problems and conflicts with others is through violence. There seems to be a clear connection between increasing violence in schools and society generally, and the content of television programs. The writer states that it also appears that the majority of parents do not believe that this continual exposure to violence is harmful to their children's development. The writer then points out that there is a significant increase in children's tendencies to aggression as a result of TV violence, which is demonstrated by social psychology research, the very strong evidence of longitudinal studies relating to children's aggression, and evidence from other types of research. The writer concludes that parents and concerned citizens need place pressure on the mass media to produce responsible programming.
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"Violence is increasing in schools and colleges all across North America, and our whole society is accepting of violence. Children learn rapidly because they absorb information but lack the ability to discriminate between the messages that they are receiving. As Tulloch maintains, many forms of violence such as police violence depicted on TV are complicated social dilemmas. The existence of these problems does not indicate the society's attitude to violence but instead demands moral judgment and understanding of social meanings. Children obviously do not have the maturity to place this violence in context. Children learn from TV programs that the simplest way to resolve a dispute is through using fists or guns. However, messages about violence are received through a process. Based on the social cognitive model, aggressive behavior is preceded by a number of steps of information processing."
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Impact of TV Violence, 2008.
This paper discusses the impact of TV violence on society and, in particular, on children.
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In this article, the writer notes that children learn very rapidly and they are exposed to many scenes of violence on television each day. The writer points out that it is amazing that the majority of parents do not perceive this violence to be destructive for their children's development. Children especially are at a stage in their development where they learn so quickly that they absorb information. They learn from television that the easiest way to solve disputes is through the use of fists or guns. The writer maintains that the problem is that many people do not believe that a clear and definite link exists between children's aggressive behavior and the violence they so regularly observe being depicted on television. The writer concludes that research, especially in the form of longitudinal studies, shows the clear-cut connection between TV violence and children's behavior.
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"The best studies that have been conducted since 1972 are longitudinal studies related to TV violence and its impact on the attitudes and behavior of children and adolescents. Other studies have consisted of cross sectional and field studies and, together, researchers have made use of all three types in a triangulation strategy to determine the effects of media violence on children. The most convincing studies also are discussed and evaluated by Centerwall, and these researchers also report the findings of professional groups such as the American Medical Association and the American Psychological Association. Basically, all of these studies found that physical aggression among children is significantly increased as a result of exposure to violence in television. Other studies reveal a clear link between TV viewing at a young age and later juvenile delinquency and crime."
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| Term Paper # 89543 |
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Rap Music and Violence, 2006.
A review of literature connecting rap music and youth violence.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 23.95
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This paper contains a review of professional literature on the connection between rap music and youth violence. The paper examines the messages of rap music and attempts to determine if stories about the connection between rap music and violence are substantially linked.
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"According to an article by Vinette Price published by New York Amsterdam News, two of the biggest names in rap music were murdered six months apart. The blame for their deaths should be placed on the men who..."
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