domestic violence
The purpose and objective of this research paper is to discuss and examine the problem of domestic violence in the U.S.A. By definition, domestic violence encompasses many domestic conflicts which are usually associated with the nuclear family. Similarly, it is the intent of this author to examine as many of these causes as is feasible, particularly on both the individual as well as social level. Battered wife syndrome, the impact which domestic violence has upon children, and the relationship between the police department and the courts, as well as related social groups or human resources will also be a factor within this overall consideration. To begin with, there has been much discussion regarding the causes of domestic violence. At the heart of many of the arguments which prevail, the issue of violence in the media, i.e. television, films, etc. is central. In fact, in 1993-94, violence on television was particularly on the minds of the Congress and the Senate, and even many television stations voluntarily put forth an agenda which would curb violence. During the Bush Administration, the President signed long-stalled legislation to curb television violence (S-593) into law, bringing to end anothe
Works CitedAndrews, Ann E. U.S. News and World Report, "X and Mom," Oct. 1, 1992, Vol. 109, p. 17.Barber. Ebony, "Why Some Men Batter Women (And Why Some Women Take It): Domestic Violence is America's Most Common Crime," Oct. 1992, Vol. 45, p. 54.Bass and Davis, Cosmopolitan, "The Courage to Heal: Surviving the Nightmare of Incest," Oct. 1990, Vol. 209, p. 252.Bergman, Bryan. Maclean's, "Anatomy of a Tragedy," May 21, 1990, Vol. 103, p. 20.Harrington, Stephanie. Cosmopolitan, "Battered Women: Why Do They Stay?" Apr. 1990, Vol. 208, p. 220.Horowitz, Robert. Children Today, "Perinatal Substance Abuse: A Coordinated Public Health and Child Welfare Response," July-Aug., 1992, Vol. 19, p. 8.Kauffman, Stanley. The New Republic, "Body Count," Oct. 29, 1992, Vol. 203, p. 26._________________. Television Digest, "T.V. Violence Bill Poised to Become Law," Nov. 5, 1992, Vol. 30, p. 1._________________. Time Magazine, The Week, "Town Without Teeth," May 17, 1993, p. 15._________________. Time Magazine, Law, "Are Women Better Cops?" Feb. 17, 1992, p. 70._________________. Women's Wear Daily, "57 Makers in New York City Fined for Child Labor Abuse," Apr. 11, 1990, Vol. 159, p. 22. r of eleventh hour surprises of the 101st Congress. Violence curbs were added unexpected to federal judgeship legislation virtually at the last minute, producing a victory for author, Senator Simon (D-Ill.) after six years of effort. Congress also sent Bush three other communications bills, but failed to complete spectrum reallocation and lowest unit rate ad reform measures. Cable industry re-regulation, telephone industry relief, and Telco entry into video business reportedly will be to priorities for Commerce Committees next year (T.V. Digest, p. 1). As we saw, measures did in fact subsequently ensue. Nevertheless, the argument regarding violence on T.V. and in movies continues to rage. A plethora of mobster movies has come down the pike, including such films as Goodfellas leading the parade, and Godfather III was a big hit as well. Why this concentration? Possibly N which is sometimes the case with trends despite all the heavy analysis of them N simple coincidence. Besides, a season rarely goes by without at least one or two gangster films. But there's something of a flood as of this fall (at this writing). Perhaps one reasons for the flood is just that there hasn't been such a flood lately and human nature abhors entertainment vacuums. Perhaps it's because glasnost has crippled the spy picture industry and has also deprived us as a focus of hate. For four decades, we had an evil empire to organize our system of likes and dislikes. We need some organizing principle, and the grim situation in the Gulf has been both too recent and too tremorous for easy categories of friend and foe (Kauffman, p. 26). Still the question returns as to why gangster films. Gangster films, as well as films of violence, have always been hot box office draws since the days of Al Capone and the many depictions of him on screen, including individuals such as Rod Steiger, Paul Muni, Jason Robards and a number of other actors. Humphrey Bogart, James Cagney and Edward G. Robinson were popular gangster figures of the 30's and 40's N a trend which has continued unabated in the media. Similarly, to a large extent, it may be argued that these were glorifications of really dangerous and evil characters. For whatever reason, the collective American psyche seems to have a preoccupation with such heros and/or anti-heros as individuals may perceive them. Unfortunately, right along the hot topic of domestic violence is censorship. When attempting to assess the reasons for the violent American psyche which has become so world-wide renowned, our constitution permits for broad license within this area. According to one author, all movie ratings are based on the idea that a film can actually damage the mind of a person, as though he'll watch too much and go off the deep end and start strangling cats or
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