Analyzing Violence and Crime in USA

Media violence’s history began in the 1950s when television became a mainstream media; TV networks sought a simple successful formula to increase their revenues. In present day “an average of 150 acts of violence and about 15 murders entertain us and our children every week, and that does not count cartoons and news” (Gerber, G. 1996). The average American child has viewed at least 40,000 murders and 200,000 violent acts, according to the research of TV-Turnoff Network research. The excess of violence on TV and the video game industry accompanied by the absence of parental love and involvement creates a dissident reality that can only increase the level of aggressiveness in children.

Teenage murders may be unprecedented, but violence is not. The past has followed us right up to today. Several national magazines recently ran alarming stories about the epidemic of criminal and group violence. Rolling Stone in "A Pistol-Whipped Nation" and both Time and Newsweek ran alarming cover stories about the "virtual epidemic of youth violence." Newsweek's "Teen Violence: Wild in the Streets," decried the number of young people carrying guns, using them, being shot, and being killed. Accompanying all this was a casual if not blase attitude indicating that, as one expert quoted in Time put it, "Violence is hip right now."

The literature also feels and backs her opinion on violence. Violence among our youth has spread widely throughout the nation. This can be linked to several problems in our society, but mainly one. The constant barrage of television and media violence causes deviant behavior in

Henry Giroux is a Global TV Network Chair Professorship at McMaster University in the English and Cultural Studies Department; and a scholar at Ryerson University in Canada. With his numerous successes and as a renowned scholar, he has also written many books throughout his life, including America’s Education Deficit and The War on Youth, Disposable futures, America at War with Itself, and many more. In Giroux article, “Gun Culture and the American Nightmare of Violence,” he starts off describing how mass shootings have become a routine in American culture today and that this type of violence not only shifts people’s perspective on the world but is now a way for entertainment. As Giroux takes a serious look at society today, he reveals that

Boom! Pow! The US is using force to get retaliation on countries that harm their own people. Military officials are fighting against countries that kill/harm their country goers. Some officials say we should act out on the violence. Others say that we should keep our noses out of other countries business. Using military force acts out on countries killings, just recently Syria bombed their own people. When we use this force it gives the government officials a piece of mind what we think about them killing their own people. This could save other and more innocent people from dying. Using this amount of force could save other people. Giving the government we just attacked, a new idea on what moves they should do next.

Groves (1997) piggy-backed off the past research conducted by Elizabeth J. Erwin (1996), Putting Children First: Visions for a Brighter Future for Young Children and Their Families exploring the American culture and societies exposure to three forms of violence: community, family, and media. Facts by Groves (1997) research included the U.S. is ranked the highest for homicide in the world; each day in the U.S. 9 children are murdered, 30 children are harmed by guns, and 307 adolescents arrested related to violent crimes. It was established within this article that historically the U.S. has emphasized individual rights over the collective good (Groves, 1997). This report also emphasized philosophically the tolerance of the man as ruler of the

Crime and violence has been a apart of America since the birthing of our nation. Hate crime specifically is a prejudice-motivated crime, when someone targets a victim because of their belonging to a social class. The various groups that receive the most attacks are women, the disabled, religious groups more specifically Jewish people, the LGBTQI community and racial minority groups more specifically African-Americans. For many this oppression and attacks have gone on for more than 100 years, but through it all they have had support from activist groups who stand up and believe in their fair and equal treatment. One can only hope that rate for hate crimes will go down in America one day, but with that it will take tolerance and belief that we

Many citizens do not know it, but violence is occurring all around them. There are a few ways for us, as citizens, to investigate the types of violence, causes of violence, and ways to control violence in our society. Violence in the United States is arising as we speak.

Turning on the news when you get home, and if it’s not the weather or traffic on, there is a strong chance, it's a news report about another crime committed in America. Violence and crime are way too common in today’s society. In my opinion, I believe gun control, mental disorders, and how we are brought up are just some of the reasons we have so much violence and crime.

One of the problems we face in the United States today is crime. Crime is an action or omission that constitutes an offense that may be prosecuted by the state and is punishable by law. In the United States, crime rates vary widely through out the years. Crime falls under two categories which include violent crimes and property crimes. Violent crimes consist of four criminal offenses which are murder and non-negligent man slaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. Property crimes consist of burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, and arson.

The name of the research article is, Analysis of Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice. This research was done by a quantitative method providing detailed quantified data in narrative and table formats.

A harsh and punitive response to youth violence was, in part, brought about by a moral panic across America. Exaggerations by the media and political figures act as instigators of panic. Both the media and politicians promoted the concept of the super-predator youth. The media played its part by publishing or

Violence has a deep history since the creation of human civilizations on earth. There is no definite factor that decides the cause of violence. Per the psychologists, it is in the childhood of a person that dictates his interest in violence. This causes the debate of nature vs. nurture. Violence can be caused by influence of both. Violence is also caused by societal conflicts especially in the area of government. Citizens of a nation often do not have say in the policies of their government and may return to violence to show their anger. Violence is a powerful way to show strength and intimidate others. Most people commit violence because of their inability to understand why life isn’t fair at all times. For them committing a violent crime proves to be their own sense of satisfaction that they have done something to change what bothers them. Other times, it is the helpless victim of cultural stereotypes and societal dispositions that commits violence merely by being manipulated. Big organizations such as mafia gangs commit violence for money and security. Thus, there isn’t just one simple cause/reasons individuals or organizations commit violence. It is often a combination of multiple factors.

            In recent times, the news media has cried out against violent media, painting it as the leading cause for youth violence. Following events such as the Columbine massacre, news sources have vilified violent media, claiming that it is a primary cause of violent behavior in youths. This analysis provides firm research on the subject from the opposing and supporting sources, giving a thorough definition to the term “violent media” and  brings forth evidence that other psychological effects and environmental factors are more significant causes of increased youth aggression than violent media.

Another issue faced by many societies is violence. Violence is increasing day by day and many people who commit crimes are getting more creative ideas in hurting other people. Video games such as Call of Duty and action movies are the largest channel in transferring these ideas into the people especially the youngsters. Some of the graphic effects seem realistic enough to make the viewer believe that the actions they see are doable in real life. Teenagers are taking bullying at a whole new level by abusing the weak ones using everyday items such as neckties (Form 3 student assaulted, 2013). This unhealthy lifestyle is alarming because the youths are learning to be brutal at a young age. The world worries that these violent influences will affect the safety of their country, citizens and future generations.