...I. Introduction. According to the NCADV, each minute an average of 20 people are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. Every day in the United States, more than three women and one man are murdered by their intimate partners on average. In 2000, 1,247 women and 440 men were killed by an intimate partner (Strucke & Hajjar, 2010).Studies suggest that there is a cause-effect between a pattern of violence in an intimate partners relation and the subsequently depression and suicidal behavior of the victim. And most of them exhibit the Battered Woman Syndrome (Strucke & Hajjar, 2010). But what exactly cause this syndrome, it is a mental illness or a learned behavior passed down generationally. First we have to understand...
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...establish power and control over another person through fear and intimidation, often including the threat or use of violence. I am that 1 of 4 woman who have experienced an abusive relationship. I was always asked why I didn’t leave or why I didn’t say something, instead of my abuser being asked why. Women are always asked why didn’t you leave, why did this happen, or why didn’t you say something. This can also be called victim blaming. Most of society thinks focusing on the victims of an abusive relationship will help them understand why it happened, but in reality they should focus on the abuser to understand why. Society does a lot of victim blaming, whether it is the news, police, court system or the victims own family. They focus is on the victim rather than focus on her perpetrator. Take the nationally known story of Janay Rice (pro football player Ray Rice’s Wife), the news and social media immediately focused on Janay, rather than her husband (the abuser). She was called weak, asked why she didn’t leave and even accused of covering for him. The only focus on her husband was what this means for his football career and endorsements. When I saw these reports I on the other hand, was upset and wondered why he did what he did. Society doesn’t realize that when you blame or accuse the woman that this is why a lot of abused women don’t come forward. When the blame in on the victim, it is reinforcing what her husband (or abuser) has said all along, that it is her fault the abuse...
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...of the debates surrounding domestic violence is the legitimacy of battered women’s syndrome. There are arguments over whether or not battered woman’s syndrome is a justifiable defence or just an excuse (Fumento, 1996: 158). The aim of this paper is to justify the legitimacy of Battered Women’s Syndrome, or BWS for short. I will look at the history of violence to better understand the credibility of BWS as well as why it is discredited. I will analyze how the patriarchal capitalist society we live in affects the views regarding BWS and abuse. The purpose of this section is to understand how the patriarchal capitalist society attempts to protect male status by discrediting the validity of spousal abuse and BWS. Definition and History Battered women’s syndrome results from a pattern of abuse from a partner (Barnett & LaViolette, 1996: 158). Spousal abuse has had a long history, and has grown since the middle ages (Flowers, 1996: 131). Social scientist Friedrich Engels noted that spousal abuse began “with the emergence of the first monogamous pairing relationship which replaced group marriage and the extended family of early promiscuous societies” (Flowers, 1996: 131). Violence towards wives has been around since the middle Ages, and came to North America with the settlers (Hagin, 2009). Law at one point permitted the Rule of Thumb. The Rule of Thumb stated, “A husband was permitted to beat his wife so long as his...
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...“Why does she stay?” That is the most common question when domestic violence is brought up. Domestic abuse occurs in all races, all economic backgrounds, and in all levels of society and the effects of the abuse can last a lifetime, and the reasons women stay in violent relationships are numerous and multifaceted. There is no black or white reason as to why women stay in abusive relationships. Due to the media and advocacy programs domestic violence is gaining more and more awareness. However, the attention on domestic violence tends to focus on the physical abuse and the effects that causes. The emotional abuse that occurs within a violent relationship is considered just as damaging to the victim if not more. According to the National Coalitional against Domestic Violence, the definition of domestic violence is the “willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior perpetrated by an intimate partner against another.” As one can see, domestic violence reaches much further than physical violence, but those issues are often overlooked. Even though men can be victims of domestic violence, statistics show that one in four women experience domestic violence in their lifetime (Office of Women’s Health). The form of abuse that is used against the victim is not limited to, but can include isolation, threats, intimidation, and economic abuse. Each one of these forms of abuse causes the victim grave distress and even though they...
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...|xavier university-ateneo de cagayan | |Dating Violence | |In fulfillment of the final requirement for English 27: Term paper | | | | | | | |Presented to: | |Prof. Savior, Hobart | | | | | | ...
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...Experiencing Relationship Difficulties? You, like many couples before you who walk through our door, may feel very stuck and pretty hopeless about your marriage or relationship. When you made a commitment to your partner, you never imagined that the two of you would ever have the kinds of emotional distance or conflict in your relationship or marriage that you are now experiencing. Amid these conflicts you may be asking yourself, have I made a mistake? It is a normal part of marital development to come to a place in the relationship where the dream of how you thought things would be, and the reality, do not match. Many people make one of three choices. They can leave, possibly trying to get it right with a different kind of person....
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...need to control their partner because of low self-esteem, extreme jealousy, difficulties in regulating anger and other strong emotions, or when they feel inferior to the other partner in education and socioeconomic background. Some men with very traditional beliefs may think they have the right to control women, and that women aren’t equal to men. This domination then takes the form of emotional, physical or sexual abuse. Studies suggest that violent behavior often is caused by an interaction of situational and individual factors. That means that abusers learn violent behavior from their family, people in their community and other cultural influences as they grow up. They may have seen violence often or they may have been victims themselves. Children who witness or are the victims of violence may learn to believe that violence is a reasonable way to resolve conflict between people. Boys who learn that women are not to be valued or respected and who see violence directed against women are more likely to abuse women when they grow up. Girls who witness domestic violence in their families of origin are more likely to be victimized by their own husbands. Alcohol and other chemical substances may contribute to violent behavior. A drunk or high person will be less likely to control his or her violent impulses. The Basics of Domestic Violence To establish a foundation for understanding child protection in families experiencing domestic violence, this chapter provides an overview...
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...homicide. It effects every culture, every race, every gender and every socioeconomic background. When domestic abuse happens within the confines of a Christian marriage, it can shake the abused spouse to the core, causing her to question her belief in God. Women are told that they are to submit to both Jesus Christ and their husbands, acknowledging the husband as the head of the family. Sadly, this principle has been construed by abusive spouses as a coercive means in which to keep the abused (in this case, the wife) in complete submission. It is then threatened that should the wife try to leave or to seek help, she will be punished by God, thus sending a mixed message. For a woman of faith, holding on to God helps her to hold on to hope. Even through the questioning and the doubt, faith remains. Once they escape the abusive marriage, it is the victim’s faith that helps her start her life over, with a deeper knowledge of that faith and knowing that God will see her through anything. Keywords: abuse, Christianity, domestic violence, faith, marriage, relationships Domestic Abuse within Christian Marriages Abuse, in its most basic form means to hurt, mistreat, injure or insult (Briscoe & Hunt, 2009). There are many types of abuse, some more passive and some more aggressive. Whatever its form, it is still a means of controlling, manipulating and punishing someone (Briscoe & Hunt, 2009). Physical abuse is the most commonly known form of abuse. This can encompass such things...
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...Theories Of Relationship Theories Of Relationship [Document Title] [Document Title] Elizabeth Wiwoloku Elizabeth Wiwoloku Introduction There are two main theories applied to relationships, Social Exchange Theory and Equity Theory underpin commonly used behavioural therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Integrative Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. More recent studies in neuroscience and behavior and the importance of language have led to the development of Relational Frame Theory and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as an alternative approach. In this essay I will outline the relationship models comparing and contrasting them Social exchange theory Social exchange theory analyses interactions between two parties by examining the costs and benefits to each. The key point of the theory is that it assumes the two parties are both giving and receiving items of value from each other. Under this theory, interactions are only likely to continue if both parties feel they coming out of the exchange with more than they are giving up that is, if there is a positive amount of profit for both parties involved. The Social Exchange Theory by Thibaut and Kelly (1978) originates from economy sociology and psychology. It is also a well know theory in sociology that explains the variations and modifications of social relationships development between individuals. The social exchange theory assumes that all human relationships are a matter...
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...Their Eyes Were Watching God: Womanist or Feminist? Throughout time, people have only analyzed literature through a feminist lens and neglected the womanist aspect of literature, often claiming that the text is feminist when it is truly a womanist novel. The fictional novel Their Eyes Were Watching God, by Zora Neale Hurston, has this effect on the general public. This novel is about a woman named Janie, who goes through life trying to find herself and love in 1930’s Florida. At a young age, Janie is forced to marry an older man named Logan Killicks, whom she does not love. Not soon after they are married, Janie decides to leave Mr. Killicks and run away with a man named Joe Starks. For years after, Janie lives in an abusive...
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...rules of society and usually frequently become involved in at least minor violations of the rules of society and the rights of others. A popular term for this type of individual is “sociopath”. Although the diagnosis is limited to those persons over eighteen years of age, it usually involves a history of antisocial behavior before the age of fifteen. The individual often displays a pattern of lying, truancy, delinquency, substance abuse, running away from home and may have difficulty with the law. As an adult, the person often commits acts that are against the law and/or fails to live up to the requirements of a job, financial responsibility, or parenting responsibilities. They tend to have difficulty sustaining a long term marital relationship and frequently are involved in alcohol and drug abuse. To be diagnosed with Antisocial Personality Disorder the person must have three or more symptoms of the following (John M. Groho) . The signs and symptoms include: (dsm-iv-rt) 1. Lack of concern regarding society’s rules and expectations. 2. Repeated violations of the rights of others. 3. Unlawful behavior. 4. Lack of regard for the truth 5. In parents, neglect or abuse...
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...It is critically important to the survivor’s safety, psychological, and mental welfare that she have a informal social network in which to turn for support (Goodman et al., 2016). Many times, the informal ties are used as "response network" in the aftermath of domestic violence (Hydén, 2015). The literature has shown that two out of the three women interviewed by Hydén was associated with partners who drank heavily, which seemed to always end in abusive situation. One woman blamed her problematic upbringing on her issues with low self-worth and relationships with abusive partners. All three of the women yearned for control over her situation, but felt there was none. They relied on their informal social network of family, mostly. They were afraid to involve the police, because they feared prosecution (Hydén,...
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...1. State the administrative agency that that controls the regulation? The agency that controls SAMHSA is the US Dept. of Health and Human Services. Congress established Samhsa in 1992 to make substance abuse and mental health information, services and research more accessible. Briefly explain why this agency and the proposed regulation change interest you? I chose The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration also known as SAMHA because I have worked in the field of substance abuse for over 20 years. The regulation I have chosen is the Affordable health Care Act 2010 has a direct effect on the clients that I serve. This regulation has and will continue to affect my clients and the business that I am in and the agency I work for. The affordable health care caused our agency to become third party insurance providers to be able to continue services for the majority of our clients and to remain marketable in a system of continual change. 2. Describe the proposal or change? http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/facts/timeline/timeline-text.htm * Making Care More Affordable. Tax credits to make it easier for the middle class to afford insurance will become available for people with income between 100% and 400% of the poverty line who are not eligible for other affordable coverage. (In 2010, 400% of the poverty line comes out to about $43,000 for an individual or $88,000 for a family of four.) The tax credit is advance able, so it can lower your premium payments each...
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...This is evident through the dialogue between Patrick Maloney and Mary. She says, "Tired darling?" to which Patrick replies, "Yes," he sighed. Mary is always caring for Patrick, which is the moral she upholds as a housewife. She's constantly worrying about Patrick's well-being, which makes Mary's next actions startling. Once the detective comes to aid Mary after the murder, she schemes to get rid of the murder weapon, the leg of lamb. Mary says to the officers, "You're helping to catch the man who killed him [...] why don't you eat up the lamb in the oven?" This line of dialogue reveals to us that her actions of covering up the crime and manipulating the investigators demonstrate her moral compromise as she prioritises herself, thus losing her compassion, honesty and justice as well as losing her integrity. Through this text, Dahl explains to us that no matter who we are, the sudden gain of power easily corrupts our moral compass. This is contrasted in the text The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas. The success of the city of Omelas hinges on the suffering of a single child. The citizens of Omelas are made aware of the...
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