Domestic Violence and Its Effects on Family Life
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Domestic Violence What is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence is the leading cause of an injury to women between the ages of 15 and 44, more than car accidents, muggings and rape combined. A woman is most likely to be assaulted, injured, raped or killed by a male partner than by any type of assault. Domestic violence occurs in every state, let alone many countries, in all economic, ethnic and social backgrounds. Many victims of domestic violence have changed their lives and escaped the abuse while the other victims haven’t. Domestic violence happens very often in a lot of foreign families which causes kids to rebel while growing up. Domestic abuse occurs when one person in an intimate relationship or marriage tries to dominate and control the other person. Domestic abuse that includes physical violence is called Domestic violence. Domestic violence and abuse are used for one purpose only which is to gain and maintain total control over the other person. An abuser doesn’t like to play fair because they fear guilt, shame and intimidation to wear you down and keep you under his or her thumb. Domestic violence also includes threats, hurting you and hurting those around you as well. Domestic violence and abuse doesn’t discriminate. It happens among heterosexual couples and in same-sex couples. It occurs within all ages, ethnic backgrounds and economic levels. Homosexual domestic violence is a hard topic. The “Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered”, also known as “LGBT”, communities have been really into discussing homosexual domestic violence for the fear of the negative stereotypes and discredit from the push for legal acceptance of their relationships. Anyone in a same-sex relationship is most likely... ... middle of paper ... ...olence is not the answer. Just because you see it at home, doesn’t mean its okay to physically or mentally hurt others. © 2013 Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney, Lynchburg, Virginia. Nancy J. Knauer. "Same-Sex Domestic Violence" Temple Political & Civil Rights Law Review 8 (1999) The atlantic Magazine 2010 Purple hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie AfrolNews (2007) Half of Nigeria’s women experience domestic violence – May 22nd 2008 1998-2012 Office of the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney Domestic Violence Source Book. Los Angeles: RGA publishing groups inc – Berrt D.B (1995) To be an anchor in the storm: A guide for families and friends of abused women – Seatle: Seal Press- Brewster, S (2000) When battered women kill – New York: Free press – Browne, A (1989) Against our will: Men, women and rape. New York: Random House – Brownmiller, S. (1993)
In this essay, the author
- Narrates how chris was robbed in the street after jose moved in, and when he went to chase after him, jose grabbed him and stopped him.
- Analyzes how purple hibiscus is a novel written by chimamanda ngozi adichie. the main character, kambili chike, lives with her mother, mama, father, and older brother jaja.
- Narrates how mr. and mrs. durela lived in a lovely home in tampa, florida, and were jealous of each other. they yelled at their wife in front of the kids and shoved her towards the wall.
- Opines that we must fight for our rights and those that allow stereotypes that encourage men to act invading and use violence to solve problems.
- Analyzes nancy j. knauer's article, "same-sex domestic violence." temple political & civil rights law review.
- Cites brewster, s., to be an anchor in the storm: a guide for families and friends of abused women, seatle: seal press.
- Opines that against our will: men, women, and rape. new york: random house.
- Explains that domestic violence is the leading cause of an injury to women between the ages of 15 and 44, more than car accidents, muggings and rape combined.
- Explains the social context of violence against women in nigeria, based on the traditional patriarchal structure that defines gender.
- Explains how papa kept on with the violence he applied on his family for years, saying it was for their own good. kambili and jaja were afraid of their father's way of disciplining.
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- Domestic Violence in the United Statescomparative essayA seven year-old boy frantically calls 911 as he witnesses his father physically abusing his mother. Tears overflow his eyes as the mother is beaten. The father demands his wife to never leave him, and although she agrees, he continuously beats her, showing dominance and control. The boy drops the phone and backs into a corner while his mother is on the ground and his father is coming at him with a closed fist. This is just one case of domestic violence that affects nearly 32 million Americans, which is over 10% of the United States population. What exactly is domestic violence? Also known as domestic, spousal and child abuse, domestic violence can take many forms, including physical, sexual, emotional, and economic. Regardless of what type of abuse it is, they can all have one common denominator: to obtain and maintain complete control over the victim.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that domestic violence affects nearly 32 million americans, which is over 10% of the united states population.
- Explains that physical abuse is the most common type of domestic violence. the victims are not classified by gender, age or race.
- Explains sexual abuse, also referred to as molestation, is the forcing of undesired sexual behavior by one person upon another. the majority of sexually abused victims are women but older men have been the subject of abuse too.
- Explains that people who have low self-esteem and isolate themselves tend to be subject to emotional/psychological abuse. psychological abuse is intentional infliction of emotional or mental anguish and humiliation.
- Explains that an abuser's goal is to have complete control over the victim and will usually use money to do so.
- Explains that domestic violence is the choice of the abuser. abusers use dominance, humiliation, isolation, and threats to take control and intimidate the victim.
- Explains domestic violence falls into a common pattern, also known as the cycle of violence. the six steps are abuse, guilt, excuses, normal behavior, fantasy and set-up.
- Advises victims of domestic violence to express concern, listen, offer help, ask and support, and never wait for her to come to you. abused and battered victims need help to escape an abusive situation and begin healing.
973 wordsRead More - Reaearch Essay: The Signs Of Domestic Violenceexplanatory essayDomestic violence is violent or aggressive behavior, within the household typically involving the violent abuse of a partner or a spouse. We define domestic violence as a pattern or repetition of an abusive behavior in any type of relationship. Domestic violence can happen to anypone regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, religion or
In this essay, the author
- Explains that domestic violence is a traumatizing experience that can have an individual scarred for life. this paper focuses on the signs of an abusive relationship and getting help if needed.
- Defines domestic violence as a pattern or repetition of an abusive behavior in any type of relationship. domestic abuse can escalate if it is not resolved soon.
- Opines that domestic violence and abuse can happen to anyone but this situation is often overlooked, or indenial, acknowledging and coming inro realization of the signs of an abusive relationship is the first step to ending it.
- Explains that there are many signs of an abusing relationship if you are in one or someone you know.
- Opines that if one or two of the answers is a “yes” then chances are you are in an abusing relationship.
- Explains that sexual abuse also falls under the category "domestic violence" and states that people who are physically and sexually abused have a higher risk of being injured badly.
- Explains that emotional abuse is an even bigger problem than you think, not all "common" abusive relationships involve physical violence.
- Explains how abusers use dominance, humiliation, isolation, threats, intimidation, and denial and blame to gain control of an individual.
- Explains that emotional abuse is the unseen fallout of all other forms of abuse: physical, mental, verbal sexual, and even spiritual abuse.
- Explains that women are more likely to be victims of intimate partner violence with 85 percent of domestic abuse victims being women and 15 percent men.
- Explains that domestic violence and abuse reconizing the signs of an abusive relationship and getting help, by melinda smith, m.a., and jeanne segal.
1410 wordsRead More - Domestic Violenceopinionated essayDomestic violence can be seen in all forms, whether it be physically ,emotionally, or verbally. In just America 1 out of 4 women see abuse at some point in life and for men its 1 out of 12. This type of violence if often categorized and put under the category of “personal matters”. Domestic violence is something we need to understand and change.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that domestic violence can be seen in all forms, whether it be physically, emotionally, or verbally. in america, 1 out of 4 women see abuse at some point in life.
- Narrates how the first domestic violence shelters opened up in maine in 1967, and pennsylvania banned it in 1976. the justice department published a research paper about the issue in 1984.
- Opines that while there are laws in place to prevent domestic violence, not all do abide to these regulations and will still abuse.
- Explains that the domestic violence hotline is a toll free number that runs 24/7 and links you to help.
- Opines that education about domestic violence can help alleviate this problem. men get domestically abused but often go unheard of due to the fact that it is looked down upon.
- Opines that domestic violence is a serious and heinous crime that affects all types of people, genders, races, and sexuality.
- Cites the u.s. department of justice's "domestic violence / abuse statistics." statistic brain and the national coalition against domestic violence.
631 wordsRead More - Recognizing Violence Within Homosexual Relationshipsanalytical essayThere are many myths surrounding gay domestic violence. One of those is the general belief that women are not violent. Another involves a belief that the abuser in a relationship is more powerful. Violence in any relationship cannot be understood in terms of male, social and economic power. In lesbian partnerships it is often the partner who appears to have more self-esteem and makes more money who is being battered. Studies have shown that the women who were assaulted were the ones who were more self sufficient, i...
In this essay, the author
- Explains that domestic violence in relationships and marriages has been a long-standing problem in american society.
- Analyzes how lori b. girshick, a professor of sociology and women's studies at warren wilson college in north carolina, states that sexual violence is defined only in terms of male penetration and intercourse.
- Argues that abuse in the gay and lesbian community is as prevalent as it is among heterosexuals. domestic violence involving gay couples in new york city increased 25 percent in 1998.
- Explains that there are many myths surrounding gay domestic violence, such as the belief that women aren't violent or that the abuser in a relationship is more powerful. violence in any relationship cannot be understood in terms of male, social and economic power.
- Explains that the victims are of all ages and that no one in the gay community is safe from domestic violence.
- Opines that gay abuse is a significant problem and that publicizing it would be like "airing dirty laundry."
- Analyzes how kathy muniz, an employee of the new york city housing authority, says her reports were not taken seriously. she was told by police that tomorrow she and her partner would 'kiss and make up'.
- Opines that it is important to consider the reasons that police may have difficulty dealing with the cases. it can be difficult for them to know who is the aggressor or victim.
- Opines that the first step is to break the silence on this issue. for years neither the homosexual nor the heterosexual community has wanted to discuss it.
- Argues that the same sex domestic violence issue is still 25 years behind the battered women's movement.
- Explains that police in cities such as new york, los angeles and seattle have been trained to deal with same-sex domestic violence.
- Explains that a 1998 survey of the victims of homosexual domestic violence reported that 42 percent of victims said that the police had treated them respectfully while another 30 percent said they were treated with indifference.
- Opines that in order to address the issue of same sex domestic violence, awareness must be raised in the homosexual and heterosexual communities to ensure that the needs of the victims are addressed.
711 wordsRead More - Understanding And Reforming Domestic Abuseexplanatory essayPeople do not fully understand domestic abuse as much as they should. It is not simple and the different forms of it needs to be explained more often. “Domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another. It includes physical violence, sexual violence, psychological violence, and emotional abuse” (“What is Domestic Violence?”). These types of violence can range from mild to severe. Mild abuse includes pushing, grabbing, shoving, or slapping a woman. Severe abuse includes kicking, choking, beating or using a weapon on women.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that domestic abuse is a significant and threatening issue in the united states. it is not limited to the privacy of relationships and homes, it occurs everywhere and in all relationships.
- Explains that people don't understand domestic abuse as much as they should. it's not simple and needs to be explained more often.
- Explains that domestic abuse leads to battered women. males and females who witness violence in their childhood are more likely to be involved in abusive relationships when they get older. abusive behavior is traditional in relationships pertaining to gender roles.
- Explains that domestic abuse has been occurring for centuries, from the 1500's to present day. settlers in america based their laws on an old-english common-law that explicitly permits wife-beating for correctional purposes.
- Explains that mississippi's supreme court allowed husbands to use moderate acts of abuse in case of emergencies in 1824. alabama became the first state to cancel or revoke the legal right of men to beat their wives.
- Explains how new york changed its domestic violence cases from criminal court to civil court in 1962, making it easier for husbands to continue to beat their wives.
- Explains that in the 1970s, women began partnering with african americans seeking their equal rights. in 1981, the pennsylvania coalition against domestic violence was formed. the united states had 1,200 battered women programs in 1989.
- Explains that domestic abuse creates cycles of violence in relationships. women remain in abusive relationships because of fear of the perpetrator and the consequences of seeking help.
- Explains that domestic abuse rates are different in areas when compared to each other because of economic statuses. unemployment rates climbed to their highest levels since the early 1980s, and the number of home foreclosures rose.
- Opines that domestic abuse is a rising issue in the united states and that the key to solving this problem is the understanding of it.
1494 wordsRead More - The Effects Of Domestic Violenceanalytical essayDomestic violence is a major problem in the United States. When most people think of domestic violence, they think of one person beating the other person in a relationship. Webster defines domestic violence as “the inflicting of physical injury by one family or household member on another.” Domestic violence has a major effect on children. Some people say that the violence has no effect, while others argue that the violence has a negative effect on children. Domestic violence scars children for the rest of their lives. Once children witness the act of violence, they are more likely to have problems throughout the rest of their lives. Domestic Violence has a negative effect on the way children behave, the way they learn, the careers they choose,
In this essay, the author
- Explains that domestic violence is a major problem in the united states. it is the infliction of physical injury by one family or household member on another.
- Opines that children exposed to domestic violence have a variety of problems, including depression, delinquency, and violence perpetration.
- Explains that children exposed to domestic violence also have learning problems. domestic violence exposure can hinder a child from speaking properly, which makes it more difficult for them to learn.
- Analyzes how experiences of domestic violence have an effect on the career a child chooses to pursue.
866 wordsRead More - Domestic Violenceexplanatory essayDomestic violence is a pattern of behavior used to establish power and control over another person. It happens to all ages, all genders, it is physical, it is mental, and typically women are the victims of their male partners. Domestic violence happens in every corner of the world so the world needs to unite and fight domestic violence. Even though domestic violence goes back to 753 B.C, it has not been until recently, coalitions of domestic violence prevention agencies have provided help and guidance for battered women. If you have been abused in any way, then you should definitely get in touch with the organizations that are mentioned this essay to liberate yourself.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that domestic violence is a pattern of behavior used to establish power and control over another person. it happens to all ages, all genders, physical, mental, and typically women are the victims of their male partners.
- Explains that domestic violence has been prominent throughout history. wife beating became an issue in 736 b.c, when men were beating their wives as a punishment.
- Explains that one in four women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime, and women are more likely to be killed by an intimate partner than men.
- Opines that domestic violence has been occurring since 735 b.c., but the situation has changed because of acts like the violence against women act, safe horizon, and nnedv.
655 wordsRead More - Domestic Violence and Abuseexplanatory essayDomestic abuse, also known as domestic violence, can occur between two people in an intimate relationship. The abuser is not always the man; it can also be the woman. Domestic abuse can happen between a woman and a man, a man and a man, or a woman and a woman. Domestic abuse shows no preference. If one partner feels abusive, it does not matter their sexual orientation, eventually the actions they are feeling will come out towards their partner.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that domestic abuse can occur between two people in an intimate relationship. the abuser is not always the man; it can also be the woman.
- Explains that people overlook domestic abuse because they don't want to get involved in other people's problems, especially when they believe there might be problems at home. the biggest sign is that you completely fear your partner.
- Explains that if you feel constantly having to watch what you say or do, your partner will become abusive. there are many types of abuse as well.
- Explains that emotional abuse is when the partner tells you things like "no one else will ever love you", "you are worthless", etc. emotional abuse can lead to you feeling like you have no self-worth.
- Explains that physical abuse is when a partner hits you. it doesn't have to be with their fists, they might even kick you, hit you with other objects, or throw you against things.
- Explains that verbal abuse is when your partner screams at you terribly and excessively. it does not have to be because you have actually done something wrong.
- Explains that domestic abuse can also be sexual. sexual abuse is when your partner forces you to participate in unwanted, unsafe, or degrading sexual activities.
- Opines that if your partner doesn't allow you to do anything with your life because they think you'll find someone better than them, chances are you need to get out of the relationship.
- Explains that if your partner allows you to work, he or she might try to control what happens with your paycheck. it's a form of domestic abuse.
- Opines that domestic abuse occurs years after getting together, or right after marriage. if your partner was not abusive before marriage, there might be something else going on.
- Opines that if your partner is abusive to you in front of your children, chances are that their children will repeat the same patterns they saw while growing up.
- Explains that domestic abuse victims often make excuses for their partners, and that some women try suicide, fake their deaths, or are unsuccessful in getting away.
- Explains that most abusive people are only abusive to certain people. abusers choose who they abuse, and it is usually someone closest to them. the abuser doesn't abuse everyone they come in contact with.
- Opines that abusers choose when they are going to be abusive to their partners. they are more in control of their actions than they like to let people believe.
- Opines that if the victim threatens to leave the abuser early on, it might stop all abuse. there are many hotlines or counseling classes available to domestic abuse victims
- Explains the common cycle of violence when it comes to domestic abuse. it starts with abuse, which is when your partner shows aggressive, belittling, and/or violent behavior.
- Explains that there is no set time span for when your wife or husband will be abusive.
1146 wordsRead More - What Are the Causes of Domestic Violence?explanatory essayDomestic violence is defined as one person using any means to control the other person (www.medicinenet.com). It can include emotional, psychological, physical or sexual abuse. Women are most of the time victims of abuse due to them being seen as second class citizens. They have been portrayed in pornographic videos, magazines and video games for years which are very degrading to women.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that domestic violence affects men, women, and children no matter what kind of relationship the person may be in whether heterosexual or homosexual.
- Defines domestic violence as one person using any means to control the other person, including emotional, psychological, physical or sexual abuse. women are victims of abuse due to being seen as second-class citizens.
- Explains domestic abuse is a public health problem causing loss of jobs productivity, medical costs, and homelessness for victims of abuse.
- Explains the causes of domestic violence are the same in every culture, religion, economic class and society. low income is one cause of abuse.
- Opines that alcohol or drug abuse is another cause for abuse. the addict may come home under the influence and beat, scream or sexually abuse the spouse or child.
- Explains that abusive behaviors are learned through observation. if a child is abused, he will likely be an abuser or in an abusive relationship as an adult.
- Explains that many women stay in abusive relationships because they are either scared or believe that they deserve treatment. abusers use this kind of threats to keep control over the victim.
- Narrates how it took them a long time to get out of their situation. they finally realized that it was all just an way of controlling me and got help.
- Opines that it takes some victims a long time to realize what they realized and get help. some people stay in abusive relationships their entire lives.
554 wordsRead More - Catholic Views On Domestic Violenceanalytical essayA social issue that is having a major impact on the lives of people around the world is domestic violence. Domestic violence is described as the behaviour used by one person in a relationship to control the other . This may be in the form of physical and sexual abuse or psychological, financial or emotional abuse . It isn’t always a male controlling a female; it could very easily be a female controlling a male. Domestic violence isn’t strictly bound to relationships between the opposite sexes; it also occurs in same sex relationships .
In this essay, the author
- Describes domestic violence as the behaviour used by one person in a relationship to control the other. it isn't strictly bound to relationships between the opposite sexes.
- Explains that the buddhist point of view on domestic violence links in with the teaching of the five precepts, which guide buddhists in their day to day lives.
- Opines that domestic violence is a distressing part of australian life that isn't spoken about enough.
- Explains that catholics condemn violence and acts of violence within mankind using the catholic social teaching of the dignity of human person.
- Analyzes how the dalai lama's quote shows that the buddhist religion teaches that there should be acceptance and respect of differences and the rights of other people.
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