LO- Living In A Violent Society Flashcards

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Social factors that lead to violence

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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

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Consequences

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Traumatic stress reflected in high levels of depression and anxiety
Attention and learning problems
Greater likelihood of developing aggressive and anti-social behaviour

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