Distinguish Between Assault and Battery

question 80

Essay

Distinguish between assault and battery.

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Definitions:

Retreatists

Individuals who reject both the cultural goals and the institutionalized means of achieving them, often withdrawing from mainstream society.

Conventional

Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed, adhering to established norms or patterns.

Strain Theory

The assertion that people experience strain when culturally defined goals cannot be met through socially approved means.

Visible Minorities

Relates to groups of people who can be distinguished from the majority population in a country or region based on their racial or ethnic characteristics, and are often underrepresented or face discrimination.