Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence are behaviors used by an individual in a relationship to gain control and power over their partner.
“Domestic violence causes far more pain than the visible marks of bruises and scars. It is devastating to be abused by someone that you love and think loves you in return. It is estimated that approximately 3 million incidents of domestic violence are reported each year in the United States.”
– Dianne Feinstein
Sociological View of Domestic Violence:
In our society to this day, many people follow gender norms. These gender norms for men include; yard work, short hair, car maintenance, and other physical duties.
Women follow gender norms such as; dishwashing, cleaning, cooking, and looking after the children. Although the working woman’s gender norms may have deviated, she is still usually responsible for the care of the home. Many domestic violence cases start because the man of the house believes that the woman of the house is not fulfilling her duties. Some men feel as if they have power over women and when that power has been lost or betrayed, the result is often physical, emotional, or sexual violence. The men in society are often seen as the bread winners in the family and often times their children look up to them. This father figure role is often an easy way for domestic violence to continue from generation to generation.
Domestic violence can take a huge emotional toll on a family, especially with children. These children witness this abuse and often times carry on the way their father had without realizing what they are doing is wrong. Many believe that domestic violence is a way in which men try to maintain dominance and control of women.
