Some theories will be discussed, such as positivist and biological theory, also different types of violence will be evaluated such as structural, institutional and interpersonal violence, and how contemporary criminology deals with them. ... This type of violence and mistreatment should not be acceptable in contemporary society, however there is very little being done about it and this shows in some studies recent figures (Burtle, 2013). ... It is thought to be a case of "nature plus nurture" rather than either one or the other being the more dominant factor producing a certain type of beha...

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In order to provide rich, diverse, and reliable data for the readers, the author considered the age parameters, sexual orientation, type of occupation, and income levels of the participants – one of the many strengths of this book, which notably removes a considerable amount of information bias. ... In the illustration of these laws, which were only enacted within the American borders, signify that even in the most advanced and educated countries, people who do not conform with gender norms are severely susceptible to hate, exclusion, and biased persecution. ...

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