Domestic Violence
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SummaryDomestic 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.
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- According to Huang and Gunn, violence has always been present in America, and it is only now that we are addressing the problem
- An interesting study of domestic violence in immigrant families sheds light on abuse in different ethnic groups.
- The social organization of families is another reason why domestic abuse is common.
- Abusive relationships are common in America, and many studies and groups have done an excellent job explaining its causes and effects.
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