1. Discuss the risk factors associated with marital rape. That is, what factors seem to promote marital rape?
2. Discuss the problem of elder abuse. What are some of the causes and consequences of this type of family violence? (60%) How will the dramatic increase in the number of elderly people in the future shape the problem of elder abuse? (40%)
3. Analyze some of the factors in traditional African cultures that give support to female genital mutilation. That is, what are some reasons for the widespread existence of this practice?
4. Use concepts from the chapter to propose ways of reforming protective services for children. That is, how could sociological concepts of deviance help government agencies better understand the causes of child abuse and develop more effective ways of preventing it?