Abstract
In this article, the writer notes that domestic violence has become an epidemic in the United States of America. The writer points out that nearly all of domestic violence complaints are between intimate partners with the majority of violence targeting women. The writer focuses on the long-lasting effects that domestic violence has on the women in the United States. The writer discusses the effects that domestic violence has on women as well as the coping strategies that women use to deal with the psychological stress. The writer maintains that more programs and resources need to be made available to women suffering from domestic violence. Tougher penalties need to be placed on the batterers of these women in order to try and deter the violence. The writer concludes that until there is a change, every year thousands of women will die by the hands of their partners.

Outline:
Introduction
Discussion
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Attribution for the abuse is the victim's perception of what caused her abuse. These factors include internal and external blame. Self-blame is when the victim feels she is responsible for the abuse and will not be as likely to abuse her child. On the other hand externalized blame is when the woman puts the blame on the batterer and is then more likely to abuse her own child. In addition another cognitive variable is the victim's attachment style. The attachment style of the victim is how she tends to bond with others. Attachment styles can be broken up into two categories secure and insecure. There are two types of insecure attachment styles which are preoccupied and fearful. Preoccupied style is when a person has a negative view towards themselves and a positive view of other people in which they rely on for support. Fearful attachment style is when a person has a negative view of both themselves and others. These people tend to avoid close relationships because they have a fear of rejection. These insecure attachment styles have been linked to child abuse potential."

Tags:victim, partner, stress, PTSD

Abstract
This paper studies the public health issue of domestic violence. Specifically, it discusses domestic violence committed against women. The physical, cultural, psychological, behavioral, and sociocultural aspects of domestic violence are covered. Additionally, statistics are provided that support the findings of the paper. Topics also discussed are the risks associated with domestic violence, health issues of victims of domestic violence, and what women can do to escape the violence. A discussion of care plans and intervention methods concludes the study.

From the Paper
"Domestic violence has been recognized as a public health issue. Domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence, is a concern because 1.5 million women are raped and/or physically assaulted by an intimate partner every year and domestic violence is the leading cause of injuries to women ages 15-44 (CDC, 2003). Healthy People 2010 guidelines contain a list of objectives for domestic violence. The major goal is to enhance detection and care for survivors of domestic violence."

Tags:injuries, intimate, partner, husband, ex, boyfriend, victim, forcing, mental, physical, health

Abstract
This paper examines how women have generally been ignored by researchers and law enforcement officials in considering issues of crime and crime prevention and how this has created a distorted picture of the degree to which women were involved in crime. It analyzes how when it discussing family violence, women are given considerable attention as victims and little as perpetrators, even though domestic violence against men is a major societal problem.

Outline
Introduction
Women and Violence
Further Evidence
Rates of Injury
Gender Differences
Moral Judgement
Analysis

From the Paper
"Husband battering has largely been ignored in the literature for several reasons, one of which is this view that women are simply not as violent as men. Another reason is that husband battering was thought to be a fairly rare occurrence, and police reports seemed to bear this out by showing in some cases a ratio of 12 to 14.5 female victims to every one male victim. Another reason is that women are seen as weaker and more helpless than men due to sex roles, while men, on the other hand, are seen as more sturdy and self reliant. Therefore, researchers believed that a study of abused husbands was relatively unimportant. However, once research was undertaken, it showed a different picture. "

Tags:husband, wife, battering, crime, household

Abstract
The paper tries to prove the hypothesis that economic prosperity is inversely related to domestic violence. It attempts to prove that better economic status will decrease the incidence of domestic violence. The paper also looks at the role of women in preventing domestic violence, the reason that a higher percentage of women are on the receiving end of domestic violence, power equations in the family that cause domestic violence, and whether a change in power equations increases or decreases domestic violence. Also examined is how the earning potential of a person can affect his/her status in the family, the role of the government or community services in mitigating domestic violence, and the role of the police or similar organizations in helping poor families deal with domestic violence.

From the Paper
"Domestic violence seems to be the biggest and gravest social problems in our society in the recent times. This is mainly because it is ubiquitous in occurrence and almost all types of societies, right form the poorest to the richest has been affected by it. While the modern world has considered women as equal to men at least in theory, it has also used that excuse to comfortably forget the chivalry and decency with which men were supposed to behave to women. Conversely, women also at times indulge in violence against men. It must be understood that domestic violence is not a term that is restricted to men committing crimes on women. In most cases it is seen that violence is directly related to absence of the basic requirements in life, which encourages either partners to pick up a fight with each other."

Tags:poverty, homelessness, african, americans, economic, problems, beating

Abstract
An examination of the inadequate methods America's society still attempts to use in dealing with the issue of domestic violence. Also included in this paper is a brief discussion of the effects of domestic violence on women and the history of domestic violence in the United States.

From the Paper
"How is America's society handling the issue of domestic violence? To answer this question, one must know what domestic violence is, how it is perceived in our society, and how it has been perceived in the past. One must also understand how this abuse affects women's lives and self-perceptions. Once understood and combined, these factors form a dilemma that has raised many questions not only in the personal lives of Americans, but also in the minds of lawmakers and law enforcement across the country. Although some people would like to think otherwise, this issue touches a place deep inside the private areas of couples and families in every home in the nation. Every woman knows a friend or family member who has been in some sort of abusive incident, or has been in an abusive relationship herself. Still, women continue to deny that these events take place, therefore allowing the problem to grow."

Tags:abuse, physical, verbal, sexual, Bible

Abstract
This paper looks at this matter of public health as a multi-faceted problem with repercussions that could show up through the course of both the victim and the perpetrator's life. Some of the issues discussed are: causes of domestic violence, psychological effects of domestic violence on women and children, the cycle of abuse, the law and sentencing.

Abstract
This paper introduces and discusses the Catholic Church. Specifically it discusses the Catholic Church's injustice towards women and women's rights, including domestic violence, women priests, and other matters relevant to women but ignored by the Catholic Church. The paper shows that for centuries, the Catholic Church has been one of the most powerful, wealthiest, and most popular religions in the world. Millions of Catholics worship every week in a church, and donate billions of dollars for Church projects, and millions of these worshippers are women, who are essentially excluded from the Church except for certain roles. In addition, many of these worshipping women live in some of the poorest countries on Earth, facing famine, overpopulation, and lack of education, and yet the Catholic Church will not condone their use of birth control. The paper questions why the Catholic Church is so staunch in its stance against women and women's rights.

From the Paper
"Since the Church excludes women from the clergy, there is a sense of extreme maleness and masculinity throughout the Church, from alter boys on up, and it is not surprising that normal, healthy men, even if they are priests, are sexually stimulated. To ignore this is to ignore the problem, and keeping priests celibate seems to simply exacerbate an already difficult situation. When there are predominately men in an organization, where will men turn to fulfill their urges if no one else is available? Since men are not perfect, they have flaws, and if given the opportunity, they may sin. Not recognizing the strain that celibacy puts on priests is simply another doctrine of the Church that is outmoded."

Tags:doctrine, abortion, faith, socialization, Episcopal, Church

Abstract
This paper addresses key issues that confront women in the developing parts of the world. In particular, three issues are noted for their importance. These include the absence of acceptable medical care for women, the lack of educational opportunity for women and the high levels of violence that women in the developing world confront at every turn. Each of these problems is explored in some detail within the text of the paper.

From the Paper
"The following paper will look at the key issues that confront women in the developing parts of the world. Since this paper is only a dozen pages long, the number of issues must necessarily be kept to a minimum; with that in mind, it seems as though three issues in particular cry out for attention: the absence of acceptable medical care for women (be they pregnant women, women who have just given birth to susceptible infants or women who are neither pregnant nor mothers); the lack of educational opportunity for women; and the high levels of violence that women in the..."

Tags:global, community, adequately

Abstract
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.

Introduction
Violence Against Women
Violence Against Women Act
Conclusion

From the Paper
"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."

Tags:wife, abuse, violence, women

Abstract
The paper looks at the obstacles and opportunities confronting the effort to end violence against women in Brazil and India. The paper begins with a study of Brazil and shwos how the rampant alcoholism found in Brazilian society, coupled with economic problems, is a challenge that is as real today as it was 20, 30, or 40 years ago. Moreover, the paper reveals that there is a high tolerance for domestic violence in Brazil. However, the paper also discusses how there are plenty of opportunities for things to change: women-only police stations abound and Christian outreach programs suggest brighter times ahead. The paper then examines India and its ugly spectre (and effect) of the caste system, the pervasive evils of alcoholism amongst the lower orders and the curious cultural mindset that seems to harbour an antipathy towards well-educated women. Finally, female attitudes towards violence, a cultural reluctance to shield women from violence, and the iniquities of the dowry are discussed as challenges - but also as things which present opportunities, too. In the end, the paper shows how Brazil and India do not have to perpetually endure violence against women - but they do need to make many changes.

From the Paper
"The following paper will look at the obstacles and opportunities confronting the effort to end violence against women in Brazil and India. Inasmuch as these two countries are certainly not identical and have distinctive cultures all their own, they warrant being discussed separately. In any event, Brazil will be examined first. To start with, the rampant alcoholism found in Brazilian society, coupled with economic problems, is a challenge that is as real today as it was 20, 30, or 40 years ago. Moreover, there is - as there has always been - a high..."

Tags:combating, violence, women