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A Comparison of United States and Chinese Societal Views on Corporal Punishment

KiriLi Stauch,Faculty Advisor Spingwood-2015-01-01-Digital Commons at Illinois Wesleyan University (Illinois Wesleyan University)
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Views on punishment differ from one society to another. What is viewed as culturally acceptable in one society may be frowned upon in a different society. In order to understand these differing views, it is crucial to place them within the context of societal norms. It is important to distinguish each society’s definition of corporal punishment. Once a set definition is established within the cultural context, interviews can be used as case studies. These interviews provide an insider perspective on the subject, allowing for a deeper understanding of views on corporal punishment.

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Views on punishment differ from one society to another. What is viewed as culturally acceptable in one society may be frowned upon in a different society. In order to understand these differing views, it is crucial to place them within the context of societal norms. It is important to distinguish each society’s definition of corporal punishment. Once a set definition is established within the cultural context, interviews can be used as case studies. These interviews provide an insider perspective on the subject, allowing for a deeper understanding of views on corporal punishment.

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Corporal punishmentPolitical scienceCriminologyPunishment (psychology)PsychologySocial psychologyLaw

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