Violence Against Women Act

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This paper explores the issue of violence against women, with an emphasis on the US legislation bearing this name. The author argues that even though violence against women is no longer openly accepted in the West, and even disapproved of, it still happens. The author also discusses violence in third world nations, and the need for a UN resolution against this practice. Finally, the author points to several factors that may contribute to violence against women, including men growing up in abusive households and pornography.

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Violence Against Women
Violence Against Women Act
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"It is widely accepted that a great deal of violence occurs in the family setting. Findings from research on family violence may serve as a point of departure (Fleming, 1979; Kincaid, 1985; Pagelow, 1984; Schechter, 1982; Straus et al., 1980; Walker, 1984). There are disagreements about the nature of the impact of family violence on the behavior of children, but it is not necessary to resolve the minor debates in order to pursue the logic presented here. Nor will much time be spent debating the link between financially troubled families and the likelihood of family violence. Currie (1985) and others show quite effectively that economically disadvantaged families are more likely to produce violent offspring. An argument can be posed in response to these findings. The economic factors are frequently treated as minor problems that do not require urgent response. We can appreciate the long-range implications of decreased social support for families (Currie, 1987, pp. 11-12), but those in policy making positions feel the need to respond immediately to the more dramatic forms of adult violence."

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