Domestic violence is a well-known social problem that affects men, women, and children but yet there isn 't much awareness/support for the victim(s) and the abuser. Domestic violence is not just physical; but emotional and mental as well. It affects not only the direct victim themselves but also their love ones: such as their children and family members that might or might not be aware of the problem. Domestic violence is a problem due to lack of the victim(s) reporting it, awareness/support for the victim(s), and not enough education on the issue to both the victim(s) and the abuser.
Research has shown how domestic violence rates just keep growing throughout the years no matter where you live or your background. Research also has shown the …show more content…
Why do we stay and why we don 't leave the abuser or seek help. From personal experience; my confidence/self-esteem, lack of education, and lack of available/affordable support for my abuser held me back. Just like many, I was always told by the abuser (father of my children) that I could not and will not do any better. That no other man will take me in with kids. He will call me names and did a great job at having my self-esteem as low as it could be. I grow up in a domestic violence household so not only was I conditioned and accustomed to living like this but also figured this is the way it is in every household. I did not grow up hearing about domestic violence in school, how it should not be acceptable, nor how to get help. This was seen by neighbors, friends, and family members and no one did anything. I also saw it in other households around me growing up. So to me, this was part of living and okay. I speak for myself from personal experience but I know that I can speak for many victim(s) as to there are many out there in that same position or worse.
The list of societal factors that lead to domestic violence is endless. From poor education, to shame, to alcohol/drug abuse, to the lack of male role model (especially in home), to the lack of awareness for all ages/understanding/positive resolution, to loopholes in laws. Unfortunately we cannot address them all but we can definitely start
Research has shown how domestic violence rates just keep growing throughout the years no matter where you live or your background. Research also has shown the …show more content…
Why do we stay and why we don 't leave the abuser or seek help. From personal experience; my confidence/self-esteem, lack of education, and lack of available/affordable support for my abuser held me back. Just like many, I was always told by the abuser (father of my children) that I could not and will not do any better. That no other man will take me in with kids. He will call me names and did a great job at having my self-esteem as low as it could be. I grow up in a domestic violence household so not only was I conditioned and accustomed to living like this but also figured this is the way it is in every household. I did not grow up hearing about domestic violence in school, how it should not be acceptable, nor how to get help. This was seen by neighbors, friends, and family members and no one did anything. I also saw it in other households around me growing up. So to me, this was part of living and okay. I speak for myself from personal experience but I know that I can speak for many victim(s) as to there are many out there in that same position or worse.
The list of societal factors that lead to domestic violence is endless. From poor education, to shame, to alcohol/drug abuse, to the lack of male role model (especially in home), to the lack of awareness for all ages/understanding/positive resolution, to loopholes in laws. Unfortunately we cannot address them all but we can definitely start