Intimate Partner Violence Analysis

The Feminist Theory
The feminist perspective on intimate partner violence is that men precipitate violence against women because they have to show their dominance in society (Basile, Hall & Walters, 2013). As a result, men tend to exercise power and control towards women to keep them subordinate (Basile, et al, 2013). Economic, social and political powers are some of the areas where men and women are unequal in society (Basile, et al, 2013). Community, peers, family and society are some of the areas that normalize and socialize intimate partner violence (Basile, et al, 2013). As a result, men use intimate partner violence is used to gain control over women in institutions; “home environment, work and social life” (Basile, et al, 2013). Patriarchal
Support from professionals and family members is non-existent as the abusive partner controls the victim’s autonomy. As a result, the victimized partner is unable to receive the needed support and treatment from the trauma. Furthermore, according to Guggisberg (2006), these victims sees suicide as the only way to regain control of their life and stop the abuse. Additionally, Guggisberg (2006) reported that men are likely to normalize the abuse in the family while regulating the victims every move to keep them dependent on them. As a result, intimate partner violence is the benefactor of a society that condones aggressive behaviour by men through socialization which inevitably makes its way into family through abuse (Kim & Kahng,
Organizations, societal, cultural; familial and neighborhood groups have a direct influence over intimate partner violence; therefore, it is important to examine how these factors might contribute to the criminal behaviour (Jerin & Moriarty, 2010). Furthermore, all systems like to maintain peace, order, harmony and balance, therefore, conformity is necessary to achieve this (Jerin & Moriarty, 2010). As a result, members that do not conform will be looked at and treated differently. Therefore, the expected behaviour in this situation is for all the members to adapt to keep the balance (Jerin & Moriarty, 2010). However, sometimes the system becomes dysfunctional and the natural balance is interrupted resulting in problems (Jerin & Moriarty, 2010). This is evident in families that engage in violence against women, the behaviour becomes normal, which enables the violence (Jerin & Moriarty, 2010). The normalization of the abuse in the home often leads to the victim justifying the negative behaviour, and shouldering the blame which keeps it hidden (Renner & Markward, 2009). Furthermore, since the victims are unable to have positive adaptive outlets for their abuse, they turn to maladaptive behaviours (ex. substance abuse) to cope with psychological and physical pain encountered in the relationship (Feingold & Capaldi, 2014). Additionally, using substance and drugs to cope with everyday