Domestic Violence Abstract
Domestic Violence
CJA 334 –Research Methods in Criminal Justice
March 5, 2013
Abstract Domestic violence is a crime and a common dilemma that may affect more than a quarter of women. It is a complicated area in which to undertake research. Why do victims stay in abusive relationships and how do we protect this issue? Marital violence can be made possible by the power of inequality between the partners. In other words, it is widely acknowledged that violence against women is fundamentally a result of gender based inequalities, more than the product of any other individual or social factor. Therefore, one would anticipate violence against women to be more common in societies where gender roles are severely defined and particularly among couples where men control the wealth and the decision-making process (Ellsberg & Heise, 2005). Women experience a variety of health and social problems in connection with domestic violence, including depression, anxiety, substance abuse and pregnancy complications (Richardson & Feder, 1996). Though, none of these features is detailed enough to be helpful as an indicator of violence at times (Richardson & Feder, 1996).
Twenty years ago, violence against women was not considered an issue worthy of international attention or concern, victims of violence suffered in silence, with little public recognition. This began to change in the 1980’s as women’s groups organized locally and internationally to demand attention to the physical, psychological, and economic abuse of women (Ellsberg & Heise, 2005).
Reference:
Ellsberg, M., & Heise, L. (2005). Researching Violence against Women. A Practical Guide for Researcher and Activist
Richardson, J. & Feder, G. (1996). Domestic Violence: A hidden problem for General Practice. Retrieved from
CJA 334 –Research Methods in Criminal Justice
March 5, 2013
Abstract Domestic violence is a crime and a common dilemma that may affect more than a quarter of women. It is a complicated area in which to undertake research. Why do victims stay in abusive relationships and how do we protect this issue? Marital violence can be made possible by the power of inequality between the partners. In other words, it is widely acknowledged that violence against women is fundamentally a result of gender based inequalities, more than the product of any other individual or social factor. Therefore, one would anticipate violence against women to be more common in societies where gender roles are severely defined and particularly among couples where men control the wealth and the decision-making process (Ellsberg & Heise, 2005). Women experience a variety of health and social problems in connection with domestic violence, including depression, anxiety, substance abuse and pregnancy complications (Richardson & Feder, 1996). Though, none of these features is detailed enough to be helpful as an indicator of violence at times (Richardson & Feder, 1996).
Twenty years ago, violence against women was not considered an issue worthy of international attention or concern, victims of violence suffered in silence, with little public recognition. This began to change in the 1980’s as women’s groups organized locally and internationally to demand attention to the physical, psychological, and economic abuse of women (Ellsberg & Heise, 2005).
Reference:
Ellsberg, M., & Heise, L. (2005). Researching Violence against Women. A Practical Guide for Researcher and Activist
Richardson, J. & Feder, G. (1996). Domestic Violence: A hidden problem for General Practice. Retrieved from