Introduction The following report will analyse the patterns and trends of domestic abuse across 2011/12, 2012/13, and 2013/14 and two main explanations for its occurrence within society. The addressed explanations are; feminism, which can arguably be theoretically underpinned by conflict theory and Social Learning Theory - devised by Bandura’s in 1977 as cited by Ray (2011) – underpinned by psychological positivism (Burke, 2011).
What is Domestic Abuse?
The term domestic abuse has a range of definitions; for example, the official government definition is “any incident of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse [psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional] between adults who are or have been intimate partners or family members, regardless of gender or sexuality” (Home Office, 2012). This was later updated to include anybody over 16 years of age and coercive and controlling behaviour (Home Office and Browne, 2012; Home Office and May, 2014).
This encompasses all types of abuse, not just physical violence alongside abuse in same-gender relationships. However, this definition includes and family members, not just intimate partners.
This differs from the Oxford Dictionaries (2016) ‘domestic violence’ definition, describing this as “Violent or aggressive behaviour within the home, typically involving the violent abuse of a spouse or partner” which critically focusses on physical aspects, overlooking psychological or sexual aspects.
Henceforth this report will use
Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior which involves violence or other abuse by one person against another in a domestic context, such as in marriage or cohabitation. Intimate partner violence is domestic violence against a spouse or other intimate partner. Domestic violence can take place in heterosexual or same-sex relationships. Domestic violence can take a number of forms including physical, emotional, verbal, economic and sexual abuse, which can range from subtle, coercive forms to marital rape and to violent physical abuse that results in disfigurement or death. Globally, a wife or female partner is more commonly the victim of domestic violence, though the victim can also be the male partner, or both partners may engage in
No country or society can claim to be free of domestic violence; it cuts across boundaries of culture, class, education, income, ethnicity and age. Domestic violence is a pattern of coercive behavior in which one person attempts to control another through threats or actual use of physical violence, sexual assault, and verbal or psychological abuse. No one should become implicated in domestic violence relationships. There is a repeating cycle of violence in the relationship, the abuse involved is horrific, and the relationship can result in death.
Domestic violence is defined as violence, physical or mental or emotional abuse directed toward a
According to “The United States Department of Justice” Domestic violence is defined as a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner. Domestic violence has different forms sexual, physical, emotional and psychological actions or threats. These forms of treatment can influence another person. There are
“Domestic violence is abuse or threats of abuse when the person being abused and the abuser are or have been in an intimate relationship” (California Courts, 2014).
Lecture module 2 states, "Domestic violence is physical, sexual, psychological or financial violence that takes place within an intimate or family-type relationship and that forms a pattern of coercive and controlling behavior. Domestic violence may include a range of abusive behaviors, not all of which are in themselves inherently ‘violent’". My definition is very similar to this definition because it hits the points of physical, sexual, and psychological violence also. Another similarity is the controlling and power behavior in a relationship within a home. Although, a difference is this definition says, "Domestic violence may include a range of abusive behaviors, not all of which are in themselves inherently 'violent'", and my first definition it was a constant factor with frequency of abuse.
Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior or coercive control in any relationship that is used by one person to gain or maintain power and control over another. (Violence). Most of society’s think domestic violence is when one of the spouses is abusing the other spouse. Domestic violence can occur between anyone who has lived together at one point of time; couples who have never lived together, but have a child together and family member who has live together in the same household. Domestic violence can happen to anyone, regardless of their class, religion, ethnic background, education, age, gender, disability status, sexual orientation, gender presentation, or immigration status. The domestic violence can place in different categories, such as; emotional abuse, physical abuse, psychological abuse, sexual abuse and financial abuse. Researcher had discovered tactics that the abusers use to control their victims such as; dominance, humiliation, isolation, threats, intimidation, denial and shifting blame. (Helpguide.org).
Domestic violence is the presence of violence within a relationship and takes place privately in domestic areas (Aic.gov.au, 2015). Domestic violence includes psychological abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse and emotional abuse (Aic.gov.au, 2015). In the survey conducted among the general public in Australia an anonymous respondent defined domestic violence as “Violent or aggressive behaviour, typically involving the abuse of a partner” (Kuol A. 2015).
Domestic Violence is violent or aggressive behaviour within the home, typically involving the violent abuse of a spouse or a partner.
Domestic violence is aggressive behavior within the home, generally involving the abuse of a spouse or partner in order to gain control or maintain power over another. This type of violence can be sexual, physical, emotional, or even psychological in which these threats influence the other person. It is not only about physical abuse, it’s the consistent pattern of behaviors that are used to make the victim feel threatened and manipulated.
Domestic violence is an act of violence or abuse against a person living in one’s household, especially a member of one’s immediate family. It includes physical violence, sexual violence, threats, and emotional abuse. The frequency and severity of domestic violence can vary dramatically.
Domestic Violence is a type of abuse that usually involves a partner or spouse wanting to take control and power of the other partner through the form of physical or verbal assault. Domestic Violence, defined as abuse involving intimate partners, is a growing problem in the United States (Barrier 1998). The frequency of violence can be on and off, occasional or chronic.
Domestic violence, “can be defined as a pattern of abusive behavior that is used by one intimate partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner” (Ritter, 2009). Women are by far more at risk for domestic violence, but men can be victims also. This kind of abuse can be emotional, physical, or sexual. Often times, there are children present or even put in the middle of these situations.
Domestic abuse, physical abuse, and sexual abuse between individuals who have at some time had an intimate or family relationship (Webster). Although domestic violence is a very serious situation, the justice department does not take it as seriously as it should be taken. The justice department pays more attention to such crimes as robbery and drug trafficking, but what they do not understand is that seemingly little things escalate into anger and greed and can create a monster. The monster goes home and takes his anger out on his wife and children, and that small case of domestic violence could turn into bigger case of murder. In the following chart it gives statistics based on domestic violence from the domestic violence hotline.
In order to recognize the outcomes of domestic violence, it is key to know precisely what domestic violence is. Domestic violence is anything that involves physical damage, sexual assault, or distress of physical damage. In order to aid individuals who are going through domestic violence, it is fundamental to have a healthier understanding of what triggers domestic violence and how it affects the mistreated, abuser, and children of the mistreated.