Domestic Violence

Type :

Research papers

Pages :

2 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

10/23/2007

Category :

Political science

Sub category :

Social sciences

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Summary :

Introduction
The study of domestic violence in immigrant families
The social organization of families
Why women continue to stay in such environments
Conclusion

Abstract

domestic and intimate violence is a subject with deep historical roots. It is only recently, however, that an understanding of how much abuse actually takes place has been uncovered. According a report by Huang and Gunn, "The National violence against Women Prevention Center (NVAA) has reported that about 1.8 million to 4 million women in the United States are physically abused by their partners annually" (Huang and Gunn 790). This is obviously an enormous number, and the problem of domestic abuse, especially between spouses, must be addressed. In an attempt to find the cause of domestic and intimate violence, various explanations can be cited such as alcohol consumption, poverty, personal frustration, personality complexes, and even cultural values. Each instance of abuse, however, must be analyzed on a case by case basis in order to determine the cause and effect of abuse in an intimate relationship. It is important to understand why many people, mostly women, get abused, and why it is so difficult to escape such a relationship.