Domestic Violence Research Paper

Domestic violence occurred by parents is almost always a major issue. However, violence occurred by athletes, and celebrities seems to get pushed under the rug. Rae Carruth, Ray Rice, Chris Brown, and Ben Roethlisberger are a few pop culturists who have a domestic violence charge but are rarely discussed. Domestic violence typically occurs in women and children. “Incidents of domestic violence against women occur every 15 seconds in the United States” (Rhymes). Studies show that domestic violence between husbands and wives, and intimate partners has decreased by 64% over the last 15 years. Recently, in pop culture, domestic violence has been at an ultimate high. From the physical abuse to the rap lyrics domestic violence is almost always the …show more content…
Domestic violence “contributes to poor health, high rates of depression, sleep disorders, anxiety flashbacks, and other emotional distress” (Statistics and Facts). Domestic violence is considered to be a mental rollercoaster. Rae Lamar Wiggins, known as Rae Carruth, is a former NFL Carolina Panthers wide receiver who is currently serving 24 years in prison. In 2001, Carruth hired two hit men to murder his then wife Cherica Adams, and unborn son Chancellor Lee Adams, because he did not want to pay child support. “In fact, before he arranged the killing of Cherica Adams, Carruth had another son he was refusing to support that when the mother of that son came to Carruth offering to cut the support in half if he would just call his son on special occasions. Carruth replied that she should not be surprised if she got into a fatal car accident” (Smith). Three weeks after Chancellor was born with cerebral palsy, Cherica died from the inflicted gunshot wounds. “At the age of 12, Chancellor can barely speak, is mostly confined to a wheelchair and cannot feed himself. He will always be severely disabled” (Smith). Rae Carruth’s actions not only caused the mother of his child to die, but also has his son living a life with poor …show more content…
“Repeated exposure to violence impacts a person’s brain development. The top section of the brain is more changeable then the lower section of the brain which stores information that comes easily to a person” (First Impression). During one’s teenage life they watch their idols every move, fashion sense, and behaviors. These are the many influences that change the psychological mindset of teens that idolize these people as immortal creatures. “More so children and pre-teens that are witnessed to domestic violence, the action of the abuse goes straight to the lower section of the brain which stores the abuse in one’s mind permanently. Babies who witnessed domestic violence usually cry at night because it replays in their head or comes back into their dreams” (First Impression). Victims of domestic violence are always looking over their shoulders, and watching people who may look like their abuser. After being domestically abused most victims are