This incident caused an immediate plea for more socially responsible communities, assuming that greater moral values would curb the likelihood of these argument-related homicides. This relies on the idea that greater social help will lead to a decrease in the rate of crime. ... The morals ingrained in the more stable Northern communities do not find this behavior acceptable and argument-based homicide is therefore more common in less stable communities. ... While social organization is clearly a factor, the more marked distinction is based on region rather than social organization. In the W...

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The knowledge withheld in the subject of sociology goes beyond the conventional to provide illuminating and challenging understandings of social desires. ... One of the numerous abilities sociology obtains is the ability to aid understanding in human behavior guided by social and cultural forces. ... The behavior of humans fall within a range where some behavior is common/acceptable, but others are outside the limits of acceptance. ... Sociology offers a distinctive and enlightening way of viewing the world that is full of social normalizes and conformist concepts. ... Human behavior is guided...

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Finally, symbolic interactionism is becoming more helpful in an increasingly globalized world to demonstrate the ideas of different cultures in what is considered indigenous or Westernized and whether or not these totems of culture are acceptable or a part of a new type of Imperialism. Social constructionism, though, is by far the best lens to view and dialectically deconstruct destructive ideas that further inequality and disparity. ... GM, in particular is notorious for this type of behavior. ... The social construction of the personalities of the poor encourage welfare reform and discour...

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At the same time, there is little or no social pressure to drink, and absolutely no tolerance for abusive drinking. ... Moderate drinking and abstinence should be presented as equally acceptable choices. ... We should try to make an effort to clarify and promote the distinctions between acceptable and unacceptable drinking. A way of promoting this distinction is by firmly penalizing unacceptable acts of drinking, both legally and socially. ... Intoxication must never be humored or accepted as an excuse for "bad behavior? ...

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This statement is evident, with political, economic, and social considerations. ... Social changes were only a progression through time, and a gradual change in what was considered to be socially acceptable and normal behavior in the colonies. ... Lastly, the American Revolution demonstrated the height of its evolutionary changes in the social scale. ... It is clear in the views of their politics, economics, and social standpoints, these changes demonstrated the American spirit to carry on and certainly evolve with the times. ...

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What is socially acceptable can be hard for children to cope with if they do not fit the "social norm" presented to them. ... A psychological disorder is defined as "a condition in which behavior is judged to be atypical, disturbing, maladaptive, and unjustifiable." ... As they become more aware of that difference, most attempt to conform and change their behaviors, whether they are large or small, to fit those around them. ... Being the social creatures that we are, becoming labeled an outcast is not uplifting. ... Another factor that greatly affects gay teens is the social group which the...

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Rather than being so hasty to medicate people, I believe that there needs to be a higher emphasis on behavior modification. ... They do not account for any social effects on the individual. ... Behavior modifications allow the person to make lifestyle changes and take personal responsibility for the problem. ... I believe that changing what society defines as "normal behavior" can alleviate this problem. ... People's dependence on drugs is becoming an acceptable behavior. ...

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Sex is biological while gender is socially constructed. ... Him and other Empiricists thought that experiences were written into the mind and that every aspect of human behavior is acquired from the environment that surrounds them. ... Because gender is a socially constructed ideal it must be taught to us and not innate. ... But isn't it more that he is afraid because he has learned from peers that being afraid is the socially acceptable thing to do. ... "Theories are most successful when they let us believe that our "social prejudices are scientific facts after all."" ...

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Children of single parents can be just as progressive with emotional, social and behavioral skills as those with two parents. People claim that the only way for children to gain full emotional and behavioral skills is to be raised by both a mother and a father. ... Maginnis states, "Children from single-parent families are more likely to have behavior problems because they tend to lack economic security and adequate time with parents". ... Children of single parents can be just as progressive with emotional, social and behavioral skills as those with two parents. Many people claim t...

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Long-term and consistent exposure to violence in the media causes large changes among one's social and physical behavior. ... Glamorizing of users of violence also stimulates real-life violence, making it seem an acceptable way of behavior. ...

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In a research study by Amato and Keith (1991), their "meta-analysis showed that children from divorced families scored significantly lower than children with continuously married parents on a variety of outcomes, including academic achievement, conduct, psychological adjustment, self-concept, and social competence" (Hetherington, 1985, p.522). ... In many studies, including Cherlin and colleagues (1991), it has been found that behavior problems are more common from children who have divorced parents than children who do not have divorced parents. ... This leads to poor school perform...

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Two key versions exist: social and economic political correctness. Social political correctness is more aligned to reconstructing languages to boost social harmony while economic political correctness attempts to do the same through economic legislation. ... Put simply, it is using terms and fixing behavior in ways more acceptable and less hurtful than straightforward approaches. ... Social political correctness, on the other hand, is more aligned to fixing languages and beliefs in an attempt to bolster social harmony to minimize offenses towards certain groups rather then doing so by economic...

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"Nigger and Nigga is arguably the most consequential social insult in American history, at the same time, words that remind African Americans of tragic American experiences," said by Randall Kennedy in his book title, "nigger." ... "N-i-g-g-a is a term coined by white supremacists and slave masters who intended to harm the psychology and the social standing of black slaves," says Michael Eric Dyson, who teaches African-American studies at DePaul University. ... To those who are ignorant into believing that this is acceptable behavior and approve of the word by adding an (a) instead of (er) to ...

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Gun Control The basic premise of the constitution is to allow people to the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Someone else cannot take one's right to life. However there are times when people try. When that time comes, the victim must have a way to protect himself. A handgun ca...

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Social and cultural differences have made the United States what it is today - the melting pot of the world. ... German society finds that a couple living together before marriage is completely acceptable. ... Despite social changes the family remains the most important social reference unit. ... Between the two extremist are center-right and center-left groups, ranging from Christian Democratic Union to the Social Democratic Party. ...

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It is argued that the social cost of keeping a criminal alive, sheltered, eating and sleeping out of tax payer's money is shocking, whereas homeless people all around the country would benefit much more from this money. ... The deterrence theory proposes that a sane person will avoid criminal behavior if the severities of the punishment are greater than the benefits of the illegal act. ... Retribution is seen by many as an acceptable reason for the death penalty. ...

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Thus, while the Abolishment of Slavery of the late 1800's and the Civil Rights Movement of the fifties and sixties may have diminished the impact that racism could play out in the open, these efforts have ultimately failed, to a great extent, in actually driving racism and discrimination to extinction because today, this toxic behavior is as prominent as it ever was. ... For instance, allegedly "good" white people such as Sally Phelps and Miss Watson display no awareness about the social inequality and discrimination of slavery. ... Generations who were raised in the founding y...

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Thousands of students mobilized, all dressed in their best display of American pride like ourselves, and descended upon the social epicenter of Boston college-the senior modular housing -- mods for short -- located in the center of campus. ... Thus, the narrative account of the notorious April 19th party in the mods illustrates two key behaviors in response to terrorism: 1) the instinctive unification of students as Americans in opposition to the Islamic terrorist, and 2) the shared cathartic release resulting from the death or capture of the terrorist. Taken on face value, these behaviors mi...

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Expressing great dissatisfaction with the fuzzy and blurring lines separating different groups of homeless people, Loveland proposes that: We look at three dimensions of homelessness: paths (and social roots), demographics and lifestyles, and barriers to escape. ... Judging from the review of reports received, it appears that those in vulnerable economic situations, upon receiving an economic jolt, in the absence of "social margins" (savings, relatives, extended family, friends.) become homeless. ... Funding for social welfare assistance programs in the United States, such as Aid to Families ...

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Studies have shown that there are several possible contributing factors that lead young people to violent behavior. ... Another drug causing violent behavior is alcohol. ... The truth is that media violence primes children to see violence as acceptable. ... They are now so worried about social recognition, wealth and power that they leave no room to experience the true meaning and purpose of life. ...

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