When it comes to domestic violence, several theories can be applied. Conflict theory and feminist theory focus on social groups that show inequality, in this case, gender inequality. Dutton and Nicholls (2005) mentioned certain man don’t tend to consider physical or emotional mistreat as domestic violence because it’s portrayed by a woman. Meanwhile others, the view is as domestic violence but tend to maintain quiet. These two theories work together to match equality without causing gender and inequality problems between man and woman. Furthermore, sociologist pursues the reason why these individuals in partnerships react in a negative way. Their goal is to figure what caused them to react that way and investigate the roots of the problems,
