The media can help some cases and can hurt others. Frequently, police departments will give the media information about a case in hopes that a witness will contact them or their tip line with information. Sometimes the media will go out and talk to neighbors in the area surrounding the crime scene and create false information to get reactions; this may boost ratings, but in turn will hurt the investigation. The media may focus on a certain type of murder and may cause public outcry making that particular case a higher priority. The media can make a considerable contribution to these investigations by providing access to and engaging the support of the general public.
Feminist Criticism of “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman In Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s short story, “The Yellow Wallpaper”, the nameless protagonist is a woman who is completely isolated and has no say in anything that regards her own life. Her husband John does what he believes to be what’s best for her, but in fact, is the complete opposite. It is this sequestration, brought on to her by her own husband, which led to her insanity. John loves his wife, and she knows it. However, he is quite stubborn and the lack of communication in their relationship is very unhealthy.
Personal Criminological Theory Taniqua S. Shepperson AJS542 Criminological Theory March 31, 2013 Angela Dudley Personal Criminological Theory Introduction Understanding the reasoning’s behind why a person commits a crime, violent or simple, requires an in-depth understanding of both the criminal justice system and theories associated with crime. The criminological theory offers many reasons for criminal behavior. These reasons vary from society to mental issues. These reasons, or theories, offer researched data that assists law makers in defining how crimes are punished and prevented. Some of those theories include: Social learning, rational choice, and labeling theory.
The washwoman is old, sick and all alone, but the notion of being a burden on other people simply doesn't even enter her mind: "the old woman didn't want to become a burden, and so she bore her burden." Her rich son couldn't tolerate seeing his mother working at such a low job, so he cut off all contact with her. Yet, she wasn't bitter about it:"The woman had a son who was rich. He was ashamed of his mother, and never came to see her. Nor did he ever give her money.
This is how you thank me for getting you a man when you’re such a dried-up old maid that no one want to give a look on you.” Giving in to the demands of her father, Bessie marries Zalmon, the fish market owner, and raises his children. Is this the thanks Bessie gets after handing all of her hard earned money to her father? Bessie does not get the life in which she had once dreamed and continues to live in the same small, poor, dirty community. As for Sara, the youngest of the children, she adjusted to the new world and its offerings. She did not agree with how her father treated
Her father caught in the act and without even asking Lily what happened told her, “You act no better than a slut” (24). He then proceeded to, “[Pour] a pound of grits the size of an anthill onto the pine floor” and told Lily, “Get over here and kneel down.” (24). The ramifications of a parent, especially a father figure to call their kid a slut causes so much emotional damage. Not only did her father ignore Lily, which also added to her trust issues, she developed self confidence and self image issues due to this. She only saw herself as an inadequate woman, and never as a beautiful, intelligent, woman who deserved better than she had.
Here you see two women, who are young mothers involved in the local gang, on their own. There is no male presence around, mainly because the father of their children is dead. These same women who have gained respect from their male counterpart gang and are considered to be equal are not so equal to men when it comes to taking care of the children, something considered a women’s job while the man is working to provide. This signifies to the viewer a false view of Mexican-American women, who mother children at a young age. They are considered to be unfit mothers living off welfare because they have no jobs and on their free time are gang banging.
Holmes murder spree include the use of journalism, identification records, and the concept of finger marking as a way to identify the criminal. The use of journalism became a positive development because the creation of a physical picture allowed people to know what the criminal, that the police are looking for, looked like. It helped out the investigation process of being able to find criminals. This concept has become widely effective in the modern age because of the combination of social media to track down criminals because now the general public can be aware of what crime the criminal has committed and be on the lookout for him or her. The next advancement was identifications records such as a driver’s license or a personal identification card.
Mr Birling is a married man who is very important and confident who likes to lecture his children. Mr Birling is the owner of a successful factory. He realises that when his daughter gets married to Gerald it is going to do a lot of good to his business. He does not pay his employees very much and will refuse to pay them anymore. Mr Birling is a very selfish man who ‘has to make his way’ and doesn’t think of anyone but himself and his family; he thinks the community is stupid.
Janie didn’t like that and refused to work and “worship” him for the sixty acres that he had. She threatened to leave him because of his lack of compassion for her and because she wanted better for herself. “You don’t need mah help out dere, Logan. Youse in yo’ place and Ah’m in mine” (31). This shows Janie standing up for herself against Logan because she feels that she doesn’t have to work if she doesn’t want to.