Domestic Violence against South Asian women living in Britain

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER: 11

Introduction1

Rationale2

Aims of the Research2

Research Question3

CHAPTER: 24

Bias6

Preparation7

Quantitative versus Qualitative8

Literature Selection Criteria10

Theoretical Framework10

Search Terms and Data Bases12

Ethical Concerns12

CHAPTER: 313

Mental Health13

Parenting14

Service Provisions17

Social work values19

CHAPTER: 420

Legislations and Policies20

CHAPTER: 522

Conclusions and Recommendations22

REFERENCES24

CHAPTER: 1

Introduction

The most common form of violence which prevails in every society in the world is Domestic violence. It shows the instability and gender relations between men and women based on the institution of marriage. Most recently it has become a significant issue which has grabbed the attention of public, political and academic audience. Britain is a society which hosts multiple cultures and ethnicities. Nearly 6.4 million people in England belong to ethnic minority communities. These statistics demonstrate that about 1 in 8 of the population of England. Ethnic minority communities in the United Kingdom share a number of characteristics. Studies have revealed that most out of these ethnic minorities, South Asian women are most prone to domestic violence and as a result, a number of them face mental illnesses and depression. Since these women are mostly illiterate and are bound by culture and tradition to keep a family intact, they survive in a violent relationship with their husbands. (Bandura & Ross 1961, pp. 575-582)

A significantly increased risk of suicide and attempted suicide among young women of South Asian origin is of particular concern, most of them have been revealed to be in a violent relationship with their husbands. By 2010, the suicide rate was reduced by 20% which is a key national mental health target with emphasis on women in South Asia. This is very relevant in the case of British South Asians, particularly women in South Asia. National data indicate that women born in the Indian subcontinent and East Africa are 40 percent higher suicide rate than women born in England and Wales. Raleigh & Balarajan collected data on suicide rates of the two largest ethnic minorities in England and Wales i.e., India and the West Indies. The results show that Indian men have a lower standard mortality compared with women in India. The highest rate of suicide is limited largely to a younger age group (15-34 years); rates are more than twice those recorded for native whites. (Raleigh & Balarajan 1995, pp.45)

In Britain, when women from South Asia come to the UK to live with their husbands/fiancés, they are required to serve a probationary period for two years. This is also known as the 'two year rule'. During this period, if the marriage does not work out and breaks down, these women are no longer eligible to stay in UK and they are deported back to their homeland. In this paper, I will talk about domestic violence carried out against South Asian women living in the United Kingdom.

Rationale

The reason for choosing this topic for my dissertation is because I am aware that there are significant gaps in service provisions because of a lack of knowledge and understanding amongst professionals working with this minority group ...