PSYC 2310 Lecture Notes - Tibetan Buddhism, List Of Countries By Intentional Homicide Rate, Jackson Katz
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Usa: gun related violence and it tends to involve individuals rather than groups. Middle east, africa, eastern europe, and parts of south america: groups attack in political, Japan, china, canada = low in violence. El salvador, swaziland, cambodia = high in violence. Statistics on murder rates according to interpol (international police agency for years 1999-2001): Types of violence differ across culture: ethical, tribal conflict form. Zapotec (native american society in southern mexico) Men are violent, compete with one another in physical contests, and are protective of women. High status is associated with being male, violent, competitive and loyal to the men"s group. Men are peaceful and cooperative and don"t overprotect their women. A phenomenon referred to as football hooliganism. Peaceful, anger perceived to be very negative. Nurturance is valued and being alone is dangerous. Violence, media, and the crisis in masculinity by jackson katz. Anglo and hispanic students in the us.