Proposal
Katherine Border
4/7/15
Eng 1102
Proposal Paper
In this essay, I have decided to touch on a very eye opening subject of domestic violence and the effects. I got the idea from the story, “The Day It Happened” by Rosario Morales, and the situation involving the characters Ramon and Josie. This is a real and everyday issue that should people should be more educated on. I have done some research on all aspects of domestic violence and the effects of the many possible victims in a family. I am interested in finding out why the victims become victims, psychological effects on a all possible household members, and where perpetrators come from. Domestic violence exists in many different forms. Though we may never actually know the answer to why women stay in these situations or if abusive tenancies are passed to experienced children. It can be shown that there are many psychological affects this can have on both women and children who are involved in or witness abuse that may cause the cycle to repeat itself. There are some arguments that talk about how this is caused by low education, depression, or race and ethnicity. I will touch on other reasons women do not leave or follow through with permanently leaving the relationship. There can be fear of repercussions for further violence due to attempting to leave or going up against them in court. When this is the case, most of the time, the perpetrators who are arrested are released with little or no jail time. If there is a child involved, they hear or see much of the violence that goes on and may repeat the behavior when due to the scars it leaves them. This may cause them to think this is “normal” family life. A few of the psychological effects are depression, anxiety, or other psychotic symptoms. In the inspiring story, Josie chose to leave Ramon due to his emotional and physical abuse. She did not fear that reaction from him when she made the decision to leave for both her and her future child's safety. It is rare
4/7/15
Eng 1102
Proposal Paper
In this essay, I have decided to touch on a very eye opening subject of domestic violence and the effects. I got the idea from the story, “The Day It Happened” by Rosario Morales, and the situation involving the characters Ramon and Josie. This is a real and everyday issue that should people should be more educated on. I have done some research on all aspects of domestic violence and the effects of the many possible victims in a family. I am interested in finding out why the victims become victims, psychological effects on a all possible household members, and where perpetrators come from. Domestic violence exists in many different forms. Though we may never actually know the answer to why women stay in these situations or if abusive tenancies are passed to experienced children. It can be shown that there are many psychological affects this can have on both women and children who are involved in or witness abuse that may cause the cycle to repeat itself. There are some arguments that talk about how this is caused by low education, depression, or race and ethnicity. I will touch on other reasons women do not leave or follow through with permanently leaving the relationship. There can be fear of repercussions for further violence due to attempting to leave or going up against them in court. When this is the case, most of the time, the perpetrators who are arrested are released with little or no jail time. If there is a child involved, they hear or see much of the violence that goes on and may repeat the behavior when due to the scars it leaves them. This may cause them to think this is “normal” family life. A few of the psychological effects are depression, anxiety, or other psychotic symptoms. In the inspiring story, Josie chose to leave Ramon due to his emotional and physical abuse. She did not fear that reaction from him when she made the decision to leave for both her and her future child's safety. It is rare