This essay shall be disscuing childhood and childhood innocence. It shall also look at the literature /media portrayal used , it’s plot and relation to the idea of childhood as innocence. As humans, one must be careful of the evil of this world. Abhorrent atrocity event happens everyday, around every human being. Although these dreadful and horrific events surround every human, yet children are clueless to it all. Children are filled with innocence and uncertainty of event that transpire around...
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Women play a vital role in moulding the destiny of our civilization. But the girl child, very often, not only faces neglect and inequality but sometimes the gravest forms of violence. In India, in many places, traditions challenge the very existence of girl child. In spite of remarkable hue and cry about gender equality and the enforcement of laws for achieving the same, a large number of new-born girls are still being abandoned in the garbage, while the unborn female...
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Group delinquency, and also juvenile and female delinquency, had been in the focus of theoretical research of classical American sociology, mainly through the view of gang delinquency and delinquent subcultures, and more significant and polemical theories which emphasize irrational explanations of gang delinquency (Bordua, 1961). Cohen (1955) and Cloward and Ohlin (1960) combine strain and cultural deviance models, mainly derived from Merton’s (1951) theory of social structure and anomie. In deep, these axioms attempt to demonstrate that deviance, as an...
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In researching the effects of ECC on sociability four research articles were reviewed, analyzed on recorded: Acharya and Tandon (2011) ‘The effect of early childhood caries on the quality of life of children and their parents’, Bramantoro et. al. (2015) ‘The Patterns of Dental Caries Influence on the Children’s Quality of Life Aged 3-5 Years Based on the Socioeconomic Characteristics’, Jabin and Chaudhary (2014) ‘Association of Child Temperament with Early Childhood Caries’ and de Oliveira et. al. (2017) ‘Behavior Factors...
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Growing up in poverty is something that no man or woman should have to deal with, but a child growing up in poverty is much worse. Having this stress put on the child can cause severe consequences on their health, mind, and personality. In order to decrease the amounts of childhood poverty in the world, countries need to invest more in social programs, increase educational opportunities to young children, and equalise income segregation. Social programs are most important to society...
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It is vital during adolescence to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The benefits include: more energy, improve mood and creating foundation for healthy lifestyle later in life. During adolescence the human body going through many changes and is growing at a very quick pace (Hopkins Medicine, n.d.). By consuming more fruits, vegetables, complex carbs and lean protein, a young body is able to perform at its best. Without proper nutrition you would not be able to enjoy the extracurricular activities such...
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Many individuals wander for miles on their feet around the world to beg for money or food and try at their minimum best to fulfill their basic needs. The unfulfillment of needs leads to the destruction of the development from occurring in both inner and outer bodies of the individual. In order for survival, humans need nutritious food, quality education, clean and safe water, appropriate housing as well as suitable healthcare, all of which contribute to the overall health and...
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What is deviance in the Jamaican context? The definition of what is called deviant in the Jamaican society can sometimes be seen within the culture (Walker &Morgan,2011, p.52). Deviance within the Jamaican society is anything that goes outside of the country’s norms (Stone,1992). In other terms deviance in the Jamaican context can be anything from theft, murders, rape or truancy (Stone,1992). Research has shown that generally speaking of every 10 adolescents, 4% will turn to some form of deviance (Hanimoglu,...
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Currently childhood vaccinations are not compulsory in the UK. Yet, compared to countries like the united states of America the UK’s immunisation rates remain relatively high. However, in recent years concern over the safety of vaccinations has risen and as a result a decrease in vaccinations have been seen. Therefore, the question of making them compulsory rises, as even with the smallest dip in numbers outbreaks can be seen, such as the measles outbreak in Wales, explored later in this...
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Marijuana which is legally available for adults that have encountered many with many inferences for adolescent substance use (Hoper, 2014). One potential effect that legalization may have is an increase in adolescent use due to increased availability, greater social acceptance, and possibly lower prices. Also, marijuana now comes in various forms, namely, edible or vaporizations which are costly to receive mainly (Hoper, 2014). It is unknown what adolescent consumption patterns will be if marijuana is widely available and marketed in...
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The Social Reaction Theory or Perspective stresses poverty, insufficient education, skills, and sub -societies values in correlation to crime rates. Poverty, persistent exposure to violence and drugs, easy access to firearms, unstable family life and family violence, delinquent peer groups, and media are highly correlated with juvenile delinquency. These risk factors that are integrated commonly in juvenile delinquents lives, affect their upbringing and marginalize these individuals for having little to not success in society. Anthropological, medical, biological, psychological, psychiatric and...
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Dillard’s essay An American Childhood relives a moment in the author’s past which she could not forget as the particular event stirs a certain kind of awareness within her; something that she still carries and that continues to affect her even as an adult. It is the idea of carrying through a challenge or task that she is facing at the moment with fervor and conviction, of forgetting everything for the sake of the goal however little or even stupid...
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“Childhood is the time for children to be in school and at play, to grow strong and confident with the love and encouragement of their family and an extended community of caring adults.” Although not everyone would agree that childhood is the best part of one’s life as some children may be born under such circumstances that are bad, but in most cases childhood is the best phase of life for many reasons. In my opinion, childhood was the golden...
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Early childhood is a significant and distinct period in life that must be nurtured, respected and valued. Recently, there has been a growing recognition of the importance that the first 5 years’ of life carry through the development of the First 5 Strategy which sets out an optimum vision for ECEC. As highlighted, children deserve the best start in life. (DCYA, 2019). As Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological System’s Theory (1989) highlights, children are profoundly affected by the experiences surrounding them. These encounters...
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The impacts and effects that childhood sexual abuse has on survivors in adulthood may be vast and varied to each individual. This essay will, therefore, look at how male childhood sexual abuse effects the adult. Combining the psychological, sociological and physical effects to the roots, to include ethical and legal implications to practice with an understanding of different counselling approaches; drawing on my personal experiences in counselling practice. Volunteering for an organisation run for male survivors of sexual abuse and...
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Description of Psychosocial Issue What is dating violence? Dating Violence is controlling, abusive, and aggressive behavior in a romantic relationship (Banyard,2008). It includes verbal, nonverbal, emotional, physical, sexual abuse and or a combination. Every relationship is different but what unhealthy and abusive relationships have in common is power and control. Violent words and actions are tools an abusive partner uses to gain and maintain power and control over their partner. Dating Violence is very common. Any young person can experience...
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ABSTRACT This paper will discuss the juvenile justice system in the United States. This paper will use a fictional “brother” as a scenario to help explain how the juvenile justice system works. It will also discuss ten “steps”, or sections, of all the intersecting aspects juvenile face in the justice system. It will focus on the history of robbery, many schools of criminal thought, landmark juvenile court cases, and how a minor goes through the juvenile court system. For starters,...
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To begin, Juvenile justice is people who are not old enough to be responsible for criminal acts they either did or did not commit. In the beginning the first ever juvenile justice system they were focused on the kids. There was no punishment instead they used rehab and it was highly encouraged.” Juvenile court proceedings were closed to the public and juvenile records were to remain confidential so as not to interfere with the child's or adolescent's ability to be...
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The concept of masculinity is one that has always been widely represented throughout early literature, but Henry Roth’s Call It Sleep and John Dos Passos’ Manhattan Transfer introduce a trajectory of masculine identities that cause confusion within the child-like minds of David Schearl, Jimmy Herf and most interestingly, Ellen Thatcher. I will begin this essay by discussing David’s increasingly intimate relationship with his mother and how Freudian psychoanalysis can be used to explain the fascination he has with the maternal...
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Crimes are actions that hurt a person and/or property. They are performed by one or more persons. These actions are punishable by law and can lead to imprisonment for a period of time depending on the severity of the case. Adults, 18 and older, are viewed as criminals for their crimes. They can either be sent to jail or prison. A misdemeanor is not as severe as a felony and people spend up to one year in jail. A felony...
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Cannabis or marijuana is one of the most well-known, cheap and easy to get drug substance in the world. Even though this drug is very common, it is very difficult to classify in one category due to the plethora of effects it can have on the human body which can also differ from person to person. Marijuana, for example can act as a depressant which means it can calm down the nerves, a very effective opioid which can relieve pain,...
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Childhood lacks a universal definition due to various shifts in child research and interpretations overtime (McNamee, 2016). Initial views of children were dominated by developmental psychologists, primarily focusing on physical development into adulthood (Wyness, 2011). Therefore, scientific research of the positivist paradigm dominated child research. Yet, the emergence of the social study of childhood, not only recognised the taken-for-granted element of childhood, but also acknowledged that childhoods are merely socially constructed (James, et al., 1998), therefore based on societal perspectives...
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Introduction I have chosen to complete my work placement in a playschool setting as I believe it will encourage my development as a childcare practitioner. There’s many different beliefs and values which are relevant for working in this area which I will highlight and discuss in detail throughout this essay. I will include beliefs and values which impact the child, parent and the practitioners themselves. There are many skills and abilities that are required for practice, throughout placement I would...
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Juvenile offenders are often cataloged as irrational thinkers and even highly dangerous criminals that threaten the safety of modern society. They are placed behind bars to serve their time in the hopes that they emerged having learned their lesson between right and wrong, so they will not reoffend in the future. Far too often, justice is not actually achieved and instead juveniles are the victims; their age makes them vulnerable to maltreatment from their legal caregivers. Often times their crimes...
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One's childhood has a significant impact on that person for the remainder of their life. But to what extent? I will be addressing childhood abuse & trauma and how that relates too criminal activity and mostly focus on serial killers. There is a trend with abuse and childhood trauma and that correlating into serial killers and criminal activity. Not all abused children become serial killers; also, not all serial killers have a past of childhood abuse or childhood trauma. Still,...
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In the past two decades, the rates of child obesity have significantly increased in Alaska. Records provided by the State of the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Obesity Prevention and Control in 2017 show that, 17% of Alaskan children are overweight, while 14% of them are obese. Some of the factors that have contributed to high rates of obesity include lack of physical activity, lack of supportive environments, and unhealthy eating (State of Alaska Department of Health and...
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Over the years, smoking tobacco has remained one of the main factors in the increased levels of premature deaths and diseases. As many people know, smoking tobacco is responsible for more than 480,000 deaths per year in the United States. Many of these diseases include respiratory problems and vascular illnesses, which are caused by the many carcinogens found in the smoking of tobacco. Smoking cigarettes can stimulate anxiety on the smoker that is caused by the nicotine it contains. Because...
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Social Construct has many different definitions, according to Norozi & Moen (2016) “Social construction of childhood is grounded in varying conceptions among different cultures, societies and at different time period in history”. But how does this have anything to do with childhood or childcare? Well Childhood/Childcare are seen in many ways it as it is made up of many different factors e.g. time, age, policies, environment etc. Childhood is usually focused on theories and that’s how we observe them, but...
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Psychological research is conducted to help broaden our knowledge and understanding of psychological processes, human behaviors and to possibly help build effective treatments for disorders and diagnostic criteria that accurately diagnose patients. In many different countries and cultures, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) has many different diagnostic criteria that define the disorder. Due to the lack of cross-cultural research around BPD cultural differences were not accounted for when considering how BPD symptoms may look in other places around the world. According...
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Juvenile delinquency, as we know it today, is a relatively recent concept. This does not mean, however, that young people in the past were more compliant than they are today. The American juvenile justice system has developed over the past century with a number of differences that distinguish it from the adult criminal justice process. Juvenile justice advocates supported the differences on diminished youthful offender accountability and legal understanding, and youths’ greater amenability to treatment. The first juvenile court was...
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