Essay On Spouse Abuse

Patriarchy

The literal translation of the word “Patriarchy” from is the rule of the man. A patriarchal system is one of “social relations among males which creates and maintains the domination of women”(Anderson, 1988, p.8 Meta.pdf). In a patriarchal society this ideology is found in most spheres, including religion, politics and economy (Moghadam, 1992 IPV2012.pdf). It’s continuity is further guaranteed by raising children according to gender role stereotypes (Dobash & Dobash, 1979 IPV2012). These stereotypes include toughness and assertiveness for men and modesty and concern with the quality of life for women[14] Men are also raised to cherish instrumental goals such as task accomplishment, domination and acquisition of power (Meta.pdf) women are socialized toward interdependence or nurtural goals, such as cooperation or caregiving According to Talcott Parsons’ (Parsons, 1955) model of total role segregation, women are supposed to be occupied with housework and raising children, while being away from the workplace and leaving career advancement to men [source]. Many developing countries also have low level of female participation in government and the work force [потом]

Wife abuse

Spouse abuse, otherwise known as domestic violence or intimate partner violence (IPV) has various forms such as, battering, rape, economic deprivation, using weapons etc. [Shipway, ]. Violence against women is serious issue in many countries. A recent survey by WHO found that more than 50 percent of women in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Peru and Tanzania reported having been subjected to physical or sexual violence by intimate partners, with figures going up to 71 percent in rural Ethiopia. [WHO] Wife abuse is associated with urban residence, poverty a...

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...other words, patriarchy is by far the most important factor that contributes to the justification of IPV.

It is also worth noting that a similar survey which interviewed 450 women in the West Bank found that 59% of women believed wife abuse was justified in certain situations, particularly in cases when a wife abused the husband. Therefore, it can be concluded, that in Palestinian society both women are men are deeply affected by patriarchal ideology and both are prone to justify wife abuse.

Palestine is a complex society with a multitude of problems. The apparent and pressing issue of wife abuse has various factors for it, such as Israeli occupation and political violence. However, the main reason for the justification and proliferation of wife abuse is patriarchal ideology, ingrained in both spouses and in society as well as the legal system as a whole. Religion