Domestic Violence

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND IT’S EFFECTS ON THE AMERICAN FAMILY

Neh Awundaga

Elyse Pinkie

Liberty University

10/08/2013

Abstract

Family Violence in the United States is a growing concern in every family now a day. The paper takes a look at family violence and the psychological problems faced by the victims. Furthermore the paper examines the contrast which exists between gender role indifference and accepted violent behaviors. In addition, using an ecological stand point external factors within the victim’s environment will be looked into. The leading factor, which brings about serious health and psychological problems for all individuals involved in such an environment is family violence. Research have shown and proven that damaging acts inflicted by perpetuators upon their victims have long damaging effects on their victim’s self-esteem. There are several reasons, which bring about family violence and which Social Welfare Services in the United States need to examine. This includes understanding the nature of unemployment, poverty and standard of living.

Domestic Violence is a growing concern within most families and this social problem has been on the minds of several societal bodies, the media not excluded. Across the world, thousands of families are being pledge with the devastating effects of violence, which occurs within their families. Some researchers state, violence occurs because of the role women play in their families, which this is still imminent nowadays. The woman’s role in the family is seen as being of a lesser value and lesser significance, thus bringing about this power struggle between husband and wife. In regards to domestic violence, the victims each year, are mostly women and children who are subjected to psychological, physical, sexual and emotional abuse by someone they know. Some of them survive this form of torture, others cannot with stand the gravity of pain their perpetuator, is inflicting on them, meanwhile others are permanently...