Select two causes of violence from the chapter and provide an argument explaining why you believe each one contributes to the violence in the United States. Support your arguments with examples
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: (Any two of the following; examples will differ.)
1. Poverty: can give rise to hopelessness and lead people to view violence as the only way to get what they want.
2. Unemployment: can cause people to become frustrated and more violent.
3. Cultural beliefs: can objectify women and empower men to be more aggressive.
4. Parental and peer influence: Children raised in violent homes are more likely to become violent as adults; peers with high delinquency rates exert influence.
5. The media: depicts violence.
6. Discrimination or oppression: can cause violence against a specific group because of beliefs that the group is inferior.
7. Religious beliefs and differences: can cause violence because people think violence against others is justified by religious doctrine.
8. Political differences: can cause civil unrest and violent acts.
9. Breakdowns in the criminal justice system: can result inadequate treatment/training for prisoners and early release policies that pose risks for society.
10. Stress: can cause anger and more reactive behavior.
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