Sociological Perspective Of Child Abuse

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I. Purpose of the Study In the American society today, one of the many important issues we neglect is Child Abuse; which is the physical, psychological or sexual maltreatment of children. This needs to be stopped immediately, because from my sociological perspective (seeing general patterns of society in the lives of particular people), most abused children experience greater emotional than physical damage. An abused child may become depressed. He or she may withdraw, think of suicide or become violent. An older child may use drugs or alcohol, try to run away or abuse others. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines child maltreatment as any act or series of acts or commission or omission by a parent or other caregiver…show more content…
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K., & Mackey-Bilaver, L. (July 2008). Do chronic conditions increase young children's risk of being maltreated?(Author abstract)(Report). Child Abuse and Neglect, 32, 7. p.671(11). Retrieved November 14, 2008, from Academic OneFile via Gale: http://find.galegroup.com/ips/start.do?prodId=IPS • Nelson, C S, Higman, S M, Sia, C., McFarlane, E., Fuddy, L., & Duggan, A K (Jan 2005). Medical homes for at-risk children: parental reports of clinician-parent relationships, anticipatory guidance, and behavior II. Literature Review changes. Pediatrics, 115, 1. p.48(9). Retrieved November 14, 2008, from Academic OneFile via Gale: http://find.galegroup.com/ips/start.do?prodId=IPS III. Theory There are many components one can begin to instigate the reasons leading to child maltreatment. First we begin by quickly surveying our economic status, then we observe the families slowly collapse changing their; relationship to each other, the resources the have, and the attitude they have for the

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