Domestic Violence
Victimology
Soc 4573
Kristin Donnelly
Kristin Donnelly
Victimology
Soc 4573
Domestic Violence Domestic violence is rapidly increasing in the U.S., the public is just now starting to feel all the effects of what domestic violence is doing to the future children of the world. In the
1800’s women and children was considered the property of the husband/father to punish them as he chooses. But as years have passed the public has become more aware of domestic abuse and the effects that it has on the parents and children involved. We as a society, have gained more knowledge that victims and punishers come from all races, gender, socioeconomic classes, ages, religious affiliations, and environmental background. …show more content…
“Men are largely silent on the issue because of the perception that men are physically stronger and should be able to subdue a female attacker easily. Those men who do report physical violence are more likely to be ridiculed–both by law enforcement and by the public–than women are. More money is spent on women’s programs, and more crusades are launched on behalf of women who are victims of domestic violence despite the fact that men are almost equally or in some cases more likely to be victims of both physical and psychological abuse.” (http://domesticviolencestatistics.org/men-the-overlooked-victims-of-domestic- violence). Information found on domestic violence often focuses on women as the target, research doesn’t give us a clear ideal of the number of men that are involved in domestic violence. “Domestic violence can happen to anyone regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or gender. Domestic violence affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels. Domestic violence occurs in both opposite-sex and same-sex relationships and can happen to intimate partners who are married, living together, or dating.” …show more content…
has grown rapidly over the last 25 years. The legal system is starting to acknowledge that children of domestic violence cases are growing up to repeat what they have grown up in. The police departments/sheriff’s offices are reporting that most of their calls involve Domestic violence cases. Local business is realizing that domestic violence is costing them loss of employees, employees absentee, and lose productivity. “Domestic violence victims lose nearly 8million days of paid work per year in the US alone—the equivalent of 32,000 full-time jobs.” (http://domesticviolencestatistics.org/domestic-violence-statistics/2016). “The U.S. Department of Justice has noted a significant like between poverty and increased incidents of domestic violence. Studies have also found that abuse increases the length of time women remain on welfare and the number of times they return to welfare. Women in poverty face hardships and challenges that can intensify the trauma caused by domestic violence. Economic dependence is often cited as a factor in why women remain in violent homes. Abusers often harass and injure their victims to the point that hey miss work, hindering their job success.” (Domestic Violence U.S. Dept. of Health) “Every day in the US, more than three women are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends.”
Victimology
Soc 4573
Kristin Donnelly
Kristin Donnelly
Victimology
Soc 4573
Domestic Violence Domestic violence is rapidly increasing in the U.S., the public is just now starting to feel all the effects of what domestic violence is doing to the future children of the world. In the
1800’s women and children was considered the property of the husband/father to punish them as he chooses. But as years have passed the public has become more aware of domestic abuse and the effects that it has on the parents and children involved. We as a society, have gained more knowledge that victims and punishers come from all races, gender, socioeconomic classes, ages, religious affiliations, and environmental background. …show more content…
“Men are largely silent on the issue because of the perception that men are physically stronger and should be able to subdue a female attacker easily. Those men who do report physical violence are more likely to be ridiculed–both by law enforcement and by the public–than women are. More money is spent on women’s programs, and more crusades are launched on behalf of women who are victims of domestic violence despite the fact that men are almost equally or in some cases more likely to be victims of both physical and psychological abuse.” (http://domesticviolencestatistics.org/men-the-overlooked-victims-of-domestic- violence). Information found on domestic violence often focuses on women as the target, research doesn’t give us a clear ideal of the number of men that are involved in domestic violence. “Domestic violence can happen to anyone regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or gender. Domestic violence affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels. Domestic violence occurs in both opposite-sex and same-sex relationships and can happen to intimate partners who are married, living together, or dating.” …show more content…
has grown rapidly over the last 25 years. The legal system is starting to acknowledge that children of domestic violence cases are growing up to repeat what they have grown up in. The police departments/sheriff’s offices are reporting that most of their calls involve Domestic violence cases. Local business is realizing that domestic violence is costing them loss of employees, employees absentee, and lose productivity. “Domestic violence victims lose nearly 8million days of paid work per year in the US alone—the equivalent of 32,000 full-time jobs.” (http://domesticviolencestatistics.org/domestic-violence-statistics/2016). “The U.S. Department of Justice has noted a significant like between poverty and increased incidents of domestic violence. Studies have also found that abuse increases the length of time women remain on welfare and the number of times they return to welfare. Women in poverty face hardships and challenges that can intensify the trauma caused by domestic violence. Economic dependence is often cited as a factor in why women remain in violent homes. Abusers often harass and injure their victims to the point that hey miss work, hindering their job success.” (Domestic Violence U.S. Dept. of Health) “Every day in the US, more than three women are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends.”