Abuse And Maltreatment

In the Issues in the Family and Violence and Abuse article by Hines and Malley-Morrisson, one of the main arguments focused on defining abuse. The definition of abuse varies into four categories: causes, effects, motivations and intensity. Key terms such as maltreatment, family violence and corporal punishment all shaped the definition of abuse. Within these terms, physical, sexual, emotional, psychological abuse and neglect also all define the word abuse. Considering corporal punishment abusive has made controversy. Views on this form of abuse range from an act of discipline, primarily on children, to the use of physical force with the intention of causing pain similarly like physical abuse. In the Caribbean culture, corporal punishment is

Maltreatment embraces all forms of abuse, including domestic violence and elder abuse. Even minor forms of maltreatment are risk factors for negative outcomes in individuals and society. Maltreatment in families is perceived as a medical problem, which is treated through medical professionals. Maltreatment is also viewed as a symptom of family crisis and a need for services. In America, the legal approach to family maltreatment has been to criminalize

Many South Asian women are somewhat or fully dependent on their spouse for financial purposes and other resources. These women have more to gain being married in this arrangement in exchange for private mistreatments. Women who take the steps of ultimately leaving the relationship are judged harshly. Their way of coping with the difficulty of having to start life of their own is through the support of local South Asian women’s organizations and shelters. It is unfortunate that just recently in America, attempts have been made to document these issues within the South Asian