Domestic Violence Domestic violence is usually referred to as the abusive or violent behavior which an individual has to face at home. The domestic violence is considered as a type of physical abuse which is often not reported to higher authorities since the person guilty of committing such a heinous crime is a family member. People usually hide the domestic violence to which they are exposed so as to protect the family from bad name. It is known as domestic violence since it involves a disturbing pattern of abuse and violence inside the house (Garcia-Moreno et al., 12). This type of abuse is more severe as compared to other types of abuse which take place outside house since it takes place inside house which is considered to be a safe haven.
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Although the domestic violence is not usually discussed at all in order to protect the family members but this type of violence causes extreme pain and sufferings which cannot be even mentioned to another person since the victim always feels guilty. If this type of abuse happens in nay intimate relations then the situation worsens for the victim. The worst form of sexual abuse could be in the form of rape. When an individual is raped, he has to suffer the worst kind of pain possible. He cannot explain his pain as well as agony to anyone due to which he feels lonely and sad. The suffering in this case cannot be made with any other case. The culprit often has no remorse and rape the victim more than once. The victims who are exposed to such unkindness prefer to commit suicide than keep suffering in the hands of culprit. Therefore, in such case, the victim needs utmost care and attention so that he does not feel lonely and does have some sort of support from his …show more content…
In many cases, women are also abused by their boyfriends. However, it is not only the women who have to go through this inhumanity and many men as well as children have to go through a lot in terms of violence and abuse. Although it is true that, as compared to women, less men has to suffer from domestic violence. In United States of America, the numbers of women suffering from domestic violence are about 36% while the percentage of men suffering from abuse is approximately 29%. The percentage of children affected due to domestic violence is about 20% (Herrenkohl et al., 5). In the third world countries, this ratio becomes worse for women. The cities have gradually better situation as far as these countries are concerned. The basic reason behind this fact is that the implementation of laws is better in cities as compared to the rural areas. In India, out of every 5 girls living in village, 4 are raped. These statistics show the gradual worsening of the situation especially in under developed areas where the women are not taken to be as human beings but only as a piece of flesh which could be used for sexual
Although the domestic violence is not usually discussed at all in order to protect the family members but this type of violence causes extreme pain and sufferings which cannot be even mentioned to another person since the victim always feels guilty. If this type of abuse happens in nay intimate relations then the situation worsens for the victim. The worst form of sexual abuse could be in the form of rape. When an individual is raped, he has to suffer the worst kind of pain possible. He cannot explain his pain as well as agony to anyone due to which he feels lonely and sad. The suffering in this case cannot be made with any other case. The culprit often has no remorse and rape the victim more than once. The victims who are exposed to such unkindness prefer to commit suicide than keep suffering in the hands of culprit. Therefore, in such case, the victim needs utmost care and attention so that he does not feel lonely and does have some sort of support from his …show more content…
In many cases, women are also abused by their boyfriends. However, it is not only the women who have to go through this inhumanity and many men as well as children have to go through a lot in terms of violence and abuse. Although it is true that, as compared to women, less men has to suffer from domestic violence. In United States of America, the numbers of women suffering from domestic violence are about 36% while the percentage of men suffering from abuse is approximately 29%. The percentage of children affected due to domestic violence is about 20% (Herrenkohl et al., 5). In the third world countries, this ratio becomes worse for women. The cities have gradually better situation as far as these countries are concerned. The basic reason behind this fact is that the implementation of laws is better in cities as compared to the rural areas. In India, out of every 5 girls living in village, 4 are raped. These statistics show the gradual worsening of the situation especially in under developed areas where the women are not taken to be as human beings but only as a piece of flesh which could be used for sexual