This type of action was done all the time by the men, they weren't being cruel, they were just hiding their fears, O"Brien says, " They were afraid of dying, but they were even more afraid to show it."... However, these men had to make violence the norm of their behavior in order to even survive in the situation. ... (pg.22) It would seem that Rat displays a severe emotional problem here; however, it is still the norm. ...

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The intolerance of children exhibiting less than "acceptable" behaviors is not new to our society and social norms. ... People often attribute the cause of this type of behavior to poplar media and television violence. ...

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When cultural norms and expectations about male behavior after drinking include boisterous or aggressive behaviors, for example, research shows that individual men are more likely to engage in such behaviors when under the influence than when sober. ... The relationship between alcohol and violence does not have a single form, but rather differs by type of violence. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate