Abstract
This paper will be about prejudice, discrimination, violence and aggression. The purpose is to compare and contrast the aforementioned four words and to see how they affect society today. It will also reference the four theories that was used by Freud to define the different personality theories and there connection to violence and aggression.
Prejudice and Discrimination
Prejudice and discrimination are used interchangeable towards a group of people when describing a strong dislike for their physical features or race. Prejudice is a preconceived opinion which is not about logic but more of a choice. Discrimination is unfair treatment of different races and genders. Prejudice and discrimination have been a part of the culture …show more content…
There are many triggers to violence, such as living in poverty stricken overcrowded areas, frustration, alcohol drinking and drugs which cause aggressive incidents in and outside the home “(American Psychological Association, 2017).
Violence is an excessive use of force to hurt or even kill someone. Violence is also a form of intimidation that can be used to get people to do what you want. This form of aggression shows a strong hate or dislike towards an individual or group. Across the country, especially in the United States, police departments and their officers have shown aggression and violence with many people during traffic stops and even when they are called to assist the public in general. This topic will be discussed further in the compare and contrast …show more content…
People who have aggressive behaviors can be impulsive and even dangerous. Selfishness and influence are the same as being violently aggressive so long as you get what you want. (Bushman, 2014). People become aggressive to sustain wealth and position. For example, Donald Trump’s campaign antics during the presidential election. His aggressive behavior when speaking on certain topics influenced the audience to respond with violent aggression.
There is a common factor between prejudice and discrimination, which is they have to be directed at something or someone in order for it to be relevant. People can be prejudice and not outwardly show it, because it is a cognitive attitude, and discrimination is only based on behavior. Stereotypes have a place in defining many of the prejudices that have caused people to become aggressively violent and discriminatory towards the differences in others. Stereotypes such as black people are criminals and lazy have been the ultimate example of a prejudiced mindset about an entire race of
This paper will be about prejudice, discrimination, violence and aggression. The purpose is to compare and contrast the aforementioned four words and to see how they affect society today. It will also reference the four theories that was used by Freud to define the different personality theories and there connection to violence and aggression.
Prejudice and Discrimination
Prejudice and discrimination are used interchangeable towards a group of people when describing a strong dislike for their physical features or race. Prejudice is a preconceived opinion which is not about logic but more of a choice. Discrimination is unfair treatment of different races and genders. Prejudice and discrimination have been a part of the culture …show more content…
There are many triggers to violence, such as living in poverty stricken overcrowded areas, frustration, alcohol drinking and drugs which cause aggressive incidents in and outside the home “(American Psychological Association, 2017).
Violence is an excessive use of force to hurt or even kill someone. Violence is also a form of intimidation that can be used to get people to do what you want. This form of aggression shows a strong hate or dislike towards an individual or group. Across the country, especially in the United States, police departments and their officers have shown aggression and violence with many people during traffic stops and even when they are called to assist the public in general. This topic will be discussed further in the compare and contrast …show more content…
People who have aggressive behaviors can be impulsive and even dangerous. Selfishness and influence are the same as being violently aggressive so long as you get what you want. (Bushman, 2014). People become aggressive to sustain wealth and position. For example, Donald Trump’s campaign antics during the presidential election. His aggressive behavior when speaking on certain topics influenced the audience to respond with violent aggression.
There is a common factor between prejudice and discrimination, which is they have to be directed at something or someone in order for it to be relevant. People can be prejudice and not outwardly show it, because it is a cognitive attitude, and discrimination is only based on behavior. Stereotypes have a place in defining many of the prejudices that have caused people to become aggressively violent and discriminatory towards the differences in others. Stereotypes such as black people are criminals and lazy have been the ultimate example of a prejudiced mindset about an entire race of