Examine the Patterns of and reasons for, Domestic Violence in society. (24 marks) Domestic Violence is defined by the Women’s Aid federation (2008) as; Physical, mental, sexual, or financial Violence, that takes place within an intimate or family type relationship and forms a pattern of coercive and controlling behaviour. It may involve partners, ex-partners, household members or relatives. A common view of Domestic Violence is that it caused by psychological effects, rather than social effects, but sociologists have challenged this view. It is thought that it is the behaviour of a few ‘sick’ or disturbed individuals, but in actual fact Domestic Violence is far too widespread to be the work of just a few individuals.
They are not actively working for the income, instead they must wait until it comes in the mail or deposited into their accounts by others (Drentea, 2002). Retirees and individuals in late adulthood are exposed to a decline in their cognitive abilities (Berk, 2010). Their ability to control and divide their attention slows down and they begin to loose some of their memories (Berk, 2010). This no doubt impacts their mental health in a negative way and it causes them to become depressed and loose their connection with their families and society (Berk,
This behavior is already instilled into James because of his parents constant fighting; they seem to be paying more attention to their own needs instead of the needs of James. Strains will and can lead to crime because they reduce one’s level of social control (Agnew, 2008, p. 3). Strains often involve negative treatment by people such as parents, teachers, spouses, and employers (Agnew, 2008, p. 3). This treatment reduces the persons emotional bond and in conventional society; for example, getting low grades, loss of a job, divorce, and theft (Agnew, 2008, p.
“It engenders stress and fear in many prospective victims. To its direct victims, the experience usually brings about extreme anger and annoyance, and in some cases, may occasion lasting psychological injury” (Grabosky, 1995, p.1). Residential burglary is one of the most prevalent crimes in the United States as well as in other countries (Grabosky, 1995; Shover, 1991; Weisel, 2004). Burglary accounts for 18% of all serious crime in the United States, and is the second most common serious crime, just behind larceny-theft. In addition, it is believed that as many as half of all burglaries go unreported, which might account for the low clearance average clearance rate of 14 % in the U.S. A significant factor related to the low clearance rate is that about 65 percent of residential burglaries investigated do not produce enough evidence or information about the crime, therefore making it one of the most difficult crimes to solve (Weisel, 2004, p. 1).
Effects Stress has on Police Officers Police Officers are sworn in to protect and serve our communities; they are not informed about the stress that they will encounter on the job and off the job. Stress can be defined as, “a response to something in the environment (“a stressor”) when the environment changes.” (J. Mitchell, PhD, G. Bray, PhD, Emergency Services Stress) The purpose of this research paper is to take a look at how stress can negatively affect the officer’s his/her family, how suicide is the highest among police officers, they turn to alcohol to which is the highest among the population and the divorce rate among police officers is second in the nation. Stress comes in different forms it can be internal or external, not all stress can be identified. The research method used for this project relied upon magazines, and the internet sources. Police officers are stressed for many different reasons, low pay, frequent shift changes, not able to spend time with their families, problems with their supervisor, not able to get proper rest due to different shifts, and not being able to spend time with their families.
Why negative stereotypes have been created for the homeless? Many people in society are afraid to acknowledge the homeless. The homeless represent and bring out fear in many people’s everyday lives and it becomes very convenient to place the homeless in a stereotype to understand and make sense of their place in society. Stereotyping the homeless only brings the issues of how to treat and improve the homeless condition, understanding the often complex problem related to homelessness, further away from the Masses. A stigma is created clouding the issue.
This theory not only centers on routine activities, but also the appearance, location, and vulnerability of the individual, (Kramer, 2013). There are three elements that interact in the lifestyle theory; the presence of motivated offenders, the availability of suitable targets, and whether there is an adequate guardian present, (Kramer). In the lifestyle theory individuals that live high-risk are usually involved with drinking, taking drugs, leaving the house late nights, and getting involved in crimes themselves, (Victimization Theories, 2014). In 1958, Marvin Eugene Wolfgang, publish his first work of data analysis he studied titled Patterns in Criminal Homicide. The book contained the first study of comprehensive data on 588 homicides in Philadelphia dating January 1, 1948 through December 31, 1952.
If the harassment continued after the charged than Wendy should leave the work and go to some other places. 4. Why are victims reluctant to report sexual harassment? (2 marks) It is difficult to prove the charges. When such cases are reported many people come to know about it and the victim is looked down upon.
This is a sign of trauma as told I this article by Vickroy, “Despite the human capacity to survive and adapt, traumatic experiences can alter people's psychological, biological, and social equilibrium to such a degree that the memory of one particular event comes to taint all other experiences, spoiling appreciation of the present” He is implying that people basically cannot enjoy the things that are happening in the present times because of trauma." People end up living in the past and cannot accept changes. They are caught up one thing that happened to them they couldn’t live life normally. This corresponds with Holden and the way he thinks about Jane. “She wouldn't move any of her kings.
Having a fear of failure can cause a person to lose a great deal of their quality of life. This phobia challenges its victims by not allowing them to try most new things, not to advance in their career, and sometimes the symptoms can affect a relationship. I have a fear of failure because I have a difficult time in pushing myself forward to achieve goals and I like to "play it safe" by not taking risks and staying inside my comfort zone. I have many reason why I am an atychiphobia. I have a fear of failure because of some events that took place during my childhood.