The social learning theory believes that people are not born with violent tendencies (Gosselin 2010, p.75). ... Many children will see this behavior that they are watching and find that the violent behavior is acceptable and act in the same manner as the television show. Television seems to be a very influential source of modeling behavior which is acceptable since the television shows do not show punishment but instead these people committing the violent crimes in the shows are considered to be hero's or heroine. ... One important aspect of social learning theory is behavior or modeling ...

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A child being abused and feeling neglected can affect the domains of development such as psychological , emotional, behavioral, and social. ... Problems such attachment and interpersonal problems, aggressive behavior, and social conflicts can all be a result of childhood abuse. ... Without any punishment the children can see there parents behavior as acceptable and in some cases that child can feel as they deserved it. Growing up seeing what there parents did was acceptable they can so start to act the same abusive behavior as their caretaker. Resulting in aggressive behavior with others and...

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Many of the spokesmen responded with extremely homophobic comments, including one that stated being gay is not acceptable in the world of NFL because "it'd chemically imbalance an NFL locker room and meeting room" (McDonough). ... There is a power inequality built into the social structure of athletics that maintains female oppression. ... By showcasing the behaviors they are encouraged to exhibit, these men continue to maintain dominance. ... Because they look down on women and feminine behaviors, they begin to exhibit violence towards women as well. ... It is up to feminists...

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They are from all social economic, racial, and ethnic groups. ... Society also suffers the legal and economic burden of arrest, prosecution and imprisonment of abusers and added danger to law enforcement personnel, and the social cost of crime. People who are violent often witnessed or suffered abuse as children, violence is a learned behavior. ... There are many sources of help for troubled, such as hotlines, family and social service, clergy and religious groups, shelters, self-help groups, legal assistance centers, hospitals and mental centers, law enforcement officials and support gro...

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(Los Angeles Times Poll) "Slasher" films further distort reality by sending out the message that sexual violence is normal or acceptable. ... In one study, up to one-third of parents were concerned about possible anti-social behavior (i.e., violence) influenced by these games (Stalking). ... It is estimated that one in twenty women will become targets of stalking behavior at least once during their lifetimes, (Miller, G. and D. ...

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(Elizabeth) People who attempt to change the social structure in Middle Eastern countries use religion as their instrument. ... Abuse in any form to anyone is not acceptable, human beings are capable of much better behavior. ...

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