Anger Management for Bus Beaters: Justice Misguided?
Instrumental or “predatory” aggression is not an outgrowth of poorly managed or chronic anger. Rather, it’s passionless yet purposeful and deliberate terror.
‘Violence’ at Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life, Page 3
The following articles are related to ‘Violence’ at Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life.
Here We Go Again: Another Professional Athlete Arraigned
It shouldn’t come as a surprise when sports heroes carry their aggressive behavior out of the competition arena into daily life. Society does not demand of them to have a mature conscience or character — on the contrary, we enable aggressive personalities by valuing winning above all else.
It’s the System, Stupid!
As people react to the verdict in the Trayvon Martin case, we need to keep in mind that the trial itself is only a small part of our legal system. If anything is to change, we need to look at the larger systems instead of focusing solely on the details.
A Fatal Case of Unsportsmanlike Conduct
We seem to be losing sight of the values and discipline of ‘good sportsmanship’ as we become ever more tolerant of unruly and even violent behavior from our athletes, officials and fans.
Empathy in a Lock Box: The Steubenville Case
The Steubenville, Ohio rape case highlights a disturbing lack of empathy in the perpetrators and the passive observers. This relates to a growing trend in our society towards character disturbance, especially psychopathy.
‘Veronica Mars’ as a Template: Another Look at the Steubenville Rape Case
The television show Veronica Mars depicted a situation which was eerily similar to what happened in the Steubenville, Ohio rape case. The reason fiction was able to predict reality is that these situations are all too familiar.
It’s Time to Focus on Real Rape Prevention
Rape is a horrible crime that has lasting effects. Thus far, prevention efforts have concentrated upon making victims responsible for their own safety. This is not only ineffective but unconscionable. It’s time for real rape prevention, and that involves ensuring that men decide not to rape.