News this morning, 2 stories on increase in violence:
Teaching union reports rise in violence.
Railway workers state a considerable rise in violence towards them.
Society is more violent now or aibu nope its not.
AIBU?
Is society more violent?
BluebellsBluebell · 28/03/2024 09:03
Am I being unreasonable?
33 votes. Final results.
POLLAnneLovesGilbert · 28/03/2024 09:07
Compared to when?
BetterLuckTomorrow · 28/03/2024 09:10
I read your thread title and my first response was “no” but reading your actual post, yes I think you’re absolutely right that it has. I think it’s a societal shift towards less respect for authority figures/institutions and it’s not a good thing.
I think people feel more able to get away with things that they wouldn’t have done even 20 years ago, which is strange when you think what a surveillance heavy society we live in now- you’re far more likely to be caught on camera than ever before.
Malarandras · 28/03/2024 09:13
Far too open ended a question to answer meaningfully. Violence in schools is a definite issue I think most can agree on though.
GoodnightAdeline · 28/03/2024 09:18
Yes.
Posters on here ALWAYS deny society has changed in any way, that ‘it was always like this just less reporting/awareness’.
But yes, society is more violent now, and it’s not surprising given the changing times.
JustlikeEllie · 28/03/2024 09:15
Agree with others. Compared to when?
There may be an uptick in violence compared to say 20 years ago.
There could be reasons for this. Less policing, less respect for the police. More people living in poverty. Immigration. Lack of funding for services. Alcohol, drugs.
What do you think op?
JustlikeEllie · 28/03/2024 09:18
What do you mean by 'the changing times'
GoodnightAdeline · 28/03/2024 09:18
Yes.
Posters on here ALWAYS deny society has changed in any way, that ‘it was always like this just less reporting/awareness’.
But yes, society is more violent now, and it’s not surprising given the changing times.
GoodnightAdeline · 28/03/2024 09:18
Yes.
Posters on here ALWAYS deny society has changed in any way, that ‘it was always like this just less reporting/awareness’.
But yes, society is more violent now, and it’s not surprising given the changing times.
Bluevelvetsofa · 28/03/2024 09:20
Perhaps it’s that people are more selfish and entitled and are prepared to tackle anyone who tries to prevent them getting what they want.
There's certainly been an exponential rise in shoplifting and staff are told not to attempt to prevent it, for fear of being attacked. Supermarkets are putting other preventative measures in place. It’s reported as being quite blatant, walking out with alcohol etc. I accept that there are some who are genuinely struggling, but most are opportunist and entitled.
As far as teaching is concerned, I was certainly assaulted some years ago. I think that there has been a rise in both low level disruption and more damaging violence in recent years and it’s a contributory factor to so many leaving the profession.
I don’t know about rail workers, but I wonder if the ongoing and lengthy disruption to services has something to do with it. Or is it just that people are more confrontational these days?
To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.