Asked by Diamond Young on Sep 28, 2024
What factor has historically contributed to high rates of teen gun violence?
A) Large amounts of dysfunctional families
B) Lower quality public schools
C) High rates of gun possession for the purpose of protection in dangerous,high-crime neighborhoods
D) All of the above
Dysfunctional Families
Families characterized by negative behavior patterns and relationships that significantly impair the emotional, psychological, and often physical well-being of individuals within the family.
Public Schools
In many countries, including the UK, refers to traditionally prestigious and selective schools that charge fees; in the US, it refers to free schools funded by the government accessible to all children.
Gun Violence
involves the use of firearms to inflict harm, injury, or death, often highlighted in discussions of public health and safety.
- Gain an understanding of sociological insights into violence and homicide, concentrating on the role of poverty, social structures, and socialization mechanisms.
- Analyze the impact of cultural elements, such as a culture of violence or honor, on rates and types of homicide.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of sociological insights into violence and homicide, concentrating on the role of poverty, social structures, and socialization mechanisms.
- Analyze the impact of cultural elements, such as a culture of violence or honor, on rates and types of homicide.