Domestic Violence

Paper Summary:

This paper addresses the history of domestic violence. It discusses the dynamics of violent relationships, characteristics and beliefs of the abuser and if it affects women of color differently. It also discusses the theoretical perspective of domestic violence, the general practice and strength perspective and then the family perspective of domestic violence.

Table of Contents:
History
Dynamics of Violent Relationships
Characteristics and Beliefs: Abusers
Women of Color
Organization for Women
The Theoretical Perspective
The Media
The Generalist Practice and Strengths Perspective
Strengths perspective
Family Health Perspective
Response of Cultural Group Members
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"History-
Domestic violence is as old as recorded history. Domestic violence is reported in virtually every society, in every country, and throughout history domestic violence has been both legal and socially acceptable until recently. The historical context, within which domestic violence can be understood, is to provide an understanding of the impact of particular events on the issue, and to gain an understanding of the causes and effect between events and the responses to domestic violence. The history of Western civilization provides the foundation upon which our institutions are built. As different cultural groups were exposed to each other, various beliefs and practices were adopted and integrated into mainstream society (www.hometown.aol.com)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Lisa Bhungalia, (2001). Native American Women and Violence. Retrieved December 1, 2006, from http://www.now.org/nnt/Spring-2001/NativeAmerican.html.
• Columbia University, (1999).History of Domestic Violence. Retrieved December 2, 2006, from http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ssw/courses/1999-3/+6910/pl103-322bcwldr-history.htm.
• R. Linderman, (1999). Christine de Pizan. Retrieved December 3, 2006, from http://faculty.msmc.edu/linderman/piz.html.
• Goodwin, J. (2001). History of Domestic Violence. Retrieved December 1, 2006, from http://www.helpguide.org/mental/domestic-violence-abuse-types-signs-causes-effects.htm.
• Erwin, L. (2000). The History of Domestic Violence: A Comprehensive Chronology of Women and Criminal Justice. Retrieved November 30, 2006, from http://www.Hometown.aol.com/criminal mindhunt/historyofdv.html.

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