Sociological Perspective On Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a horrendous experience that many women and children experience in their own home. The perpetrator, usually the male spouse or partner, controls their victims by threats, intimidation, or physical violence. The victims are under constant pressure and fear of their abuser which can create an unstable environment for the children. Domestic violence is influenced by sociology and is a sociological implication. Abuse is a learned behavior that is usually influenced by family members, which may cause interminable cycles of violence. If a society knows of a local abuser, the community will do its best to avoid or put a stop to the abusers actions by legal means. The importance of being knowledgeable about domestic violence can

Domestic violence is an ongoing problem that negatively impacts our world daily. Often, stereotypes of men and women come in to play with abuse. The Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria, or the DVRCV, stated that abusers view a real man as someone “who should be tough, powerful and head of the household. They believe that they should make most, if not all, of the decisions including the financial aspects.” Women are seen as being inferior to men, doltish and unable to be a whole person without their relationship. The batterer will be destructive of the women’s self-esteem by threatening their life, use feelings to manipulating them into believe they are the reason the abuse is happening, or using physical force by restraints, slapping or shoving the women. In most cases, victims of physical abuse suffer greater psychological and societal damage. Safe Horizon explained that “domestic violence victims face high rates of depression, sleep disturbances, anxiety, and other emotional distress. Violence contributes to poor health for many survivors including chronic conditions such as heart disease or gastrointestinal disorders.” Anxiety, post-traumatic stress,