Citation

Skeel LE. J. Educ. Sociol. (Boston) 1951; 25(4): 211-217.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1951, American Sociological Association)

DOI

10.2307/2263281

PMID

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Abstract

The safety movement is, for the most part, concerned with influencing human behavior. Its purpose is to develop the habit of thinking and acting safely. The need for such a program is clearly demonstrated by the heavy toll of injuries and deaths which are needlessly suffered because of thoughtlessness, carelessness, and stupidity. The problem of the safety movement is to develop the most effective way of influencing people to think and act with due regard for their own safety and that of others....

Public acceptance of the need to follow the rules of safety in everything we do is a must in dealing with our social relations. Whether of not one will conduct himself safely under all circumstances should mot be a matter of choice. Each of us must accept the responsibilityof acting safely as a basic obligation of citizenship. The safety of the community is a social problem.

Also discusses the 3Es and the need for driver education and funding for additional educators.

Language: en