LO- Living In A Violent Society Flashcards
1
Q
Social factors that lead to violence
A
Poverty
Unemployment
Patriarchal notions of masculinity
Vulnerabilities of families and exposure to violence on childhood
Widespread access to firearms
Alcohol and drug misuse
Weak culture of enforcement and a failure to uphold safety as a basic right
2
Q
Consequences
A
Traumatic stress reflected in high levels of depression and anxiety
Attention and learning problems
Greater likelihood of developing aggressive and anti-social behaviour