contribution of functionalist sociologists to our understanding of the family. The functionalist theory is about the idea of different parts of the body‚ the body needs certain parts In order to function which relates to society needing certain parts in order to be a society. In general‚ functionalism is a theory based on consensus which is where people agree on the same norms and values. This is different to Marxism which is a conflict between class and Feminism which is a conflict between genders
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Child abuse has become an epidemic in the United States‚ with over 3 million cases being reported each year. 28.3% of adults report being physically abused when they were a child‚ while 20.7% report sexual abuse and 10.6% report emotional abuse (ChildHelp). Neglect is another form of child abuse‚ in which the parents or caregivers do not provide the necessary care‚ love‚ or resources to promote the well being of the child (ChildHelp). Child abuse and neglect can lead to many long-term consequences
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abused met the diagnostic criteria for at least one psychiatric disorder at age 21” (Child Welfare Information Gateway). There are many long-term problems that stem from abuse as children‚ such as depression‚ anxiety‚ eating disorders‚ and attempts at suicide‚ but this Extended Essay will investigate only the three most prominent‚ long-term psychological effects of child abuse‚ focusing specifically on the types of abuse that may lead to the following disorders: dissociation‚ multiple-personality disorder
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Referring to Herbert J. Gans’ use of social functionalist theory in his essay titled “Uses of the Underclass in America”‚ four of the thirteen manifest and latent functions Gans applied to the problem of poverty could also be applied to the issue of Islamophobia in America. The first (manifest) function of Islamophobia emphasizes that the existence of Islamophobia supplies popular culture villains. Because many within American society oftentimes associate real-world terrorism with Muslims (at a
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with their children about safety‚ sexual education‚ and the dangers around circumstances which sex abuse might be most common to happen‚ depending on the age group. This research will also include the purpose of helping professionals to accommodate different cultural backgrounds through efforts of practice‚ by determining how individual parents and families work with their children to prevent sexual abuse and educate them about dangers regarding this topic. While the methods for carrying out this research
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change Vikings’ Adrian Peterson Booked on Charge of Child Abuse By PAT BORZI and STEVE EDER Sept. 13‚ 2014 http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/14/sports/vikings-peterson-is-booked-on-charge-of-child-abuse.html Summary Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson turned himself in to Montgomery County‚ Texas‚ early Saturday morning on September 12‚ 2014. Peterson had been accused by a grand jury on charges of reckless or negligent injury to a child and a warrant had been issued for his arrest. Montgomery
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Numerous studies show that childhood abuse at almost any age can carry many long-term effects throughout the rest of the victim’s life. A child who has been abused may grow up in the home with the abuser or may be one of the lucky few to be taken and put into a more caring and suitable environment to recover from the experiences. Sometimes (but very rarely) the children are returned home once the abuser is either gone from the home or has received help to recover. However‚ this experience is not
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report it to the Child Abuse Hotline as we had reasonable suspicion of abuse. We decided to this because the child was fearful of attending school and although we understood that this was not abuse that occurred in the home we felt it best to report. Although when abuse occurs outside of the home must be reported to the police we felt that it would be best to be report to the hotline so that if another similar situation arises there are past reports. We made the report to the Child Abuse Hotline and immediately
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obligation to report child abuse to the officials in the area. Mandated reporting laws are not applicable in all states‚ however‚ a federal law governing the country surpasses any policy of state. So while some states‚like Maryland‚ do not have penalties for failure to report crimes against children‚ it is still covered under federal statute. So in all of the states and territories of the U.S have enacted criminal punishment for failure to report the abuse and/or exploitation of a child. Twenty States
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Olethia Curry Professor Benjamin English 112 November 10‚ 2013 Childhood Obesity: Is It A Form of Child Abuse? Childhood obesity is a huge problem in the United States. It is known as a serious medical condition that causes other medical problems. Obesity is generally caused by genetics‚ certain illnesses‚ and uncontrolled behavior or overeating. According to the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC)‚ “Childhood obesity is a growing epidemic in the United States. It affects more than 30 percent of
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