DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Domestic Violence



Domestic Violence

Introduction

Human suffering is the most the most painful topic of sociology, which needs immediate attention. Suffering can be defined as the pain and harm caused by the unequal and unjust social structures to a person, group or a social class. Sufferings are of two types, physical and mental. The intensity of suffering varies for different individuals ranging from low to high and uncontrollable levels. The attitude of people against different types of suffering varies. Some people fight with the harsh circumstances of their lives and achieve their goals. On the other hand, some people give up their efforts and current in front of the evil and unjust social structures (Dutton 2009).

Domestic violence is violence within the couple. It is an evolutionary process in which a partner engages, as part of a privileged relationship, domination expressed through physical aggression, psychological, sexual, economic or spiritual. Domestic violence has serious consequences for victims and for their children. It is well documented that the presence of violence against women in a household or society corresponds with an increased likelihood that children are also victims of violence, either directly or indirectly, through witnessing violence against women.

Children under the age of 5 are disproportionately represented among children who witness violence against women, who are most often their mothers. Preschool-aged children exposed to domestic violence are more likely to exhibit the following patterns than their peers: behavior problems, social difficulties, posttraumatic stress syndrome, greater trouble developing empathy, and less-developed verbal skills. In children under 3 years of age who have witnessed or experienced violence, the following problems are more likely to be present: post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms such as hyper-arousal, increased sense of fear, and aggression; increased irritability; sleep disturbances; regressive behaviors; and indicators that the process of autonomy-building is impeded (Tan et ...