Domestic Violence

Problem

The problem of my discussion is Domestic violence and I will be presenting it in my paper as a social paper. The problem will be discussed in details and proposed solutions will be provided after discussing problem. Domestic violence is about power and control and includes physical abuse, emotional abuse, and psychological abuse. Physical abuse includes hitting, punching, kicking, slapping, choking, grabbing, restraining, or harming with a weapon. Emotional abuse includes name-calling, insults, or any verbal factors that contribute to the lowering of individual's self-esteem. Facets of psychological abuse include public humiliation, being kept away from friends and family, as well as restricting travel and social functions. Children who witness domestic violence have a higher propensity to become victims or abusers when they are older (Reid, 77). Children who witness domestic violence may also show signs of aggression, be avoidant, and have difficulty sleeping. Violence against women is a universal phenomenon. It is evident that in many countries, it is estimated that one of every three women will experience some type of violence in an intimate relationship (Vadackumchery, 96).

Domestic abuse exists for several decades but has been a huge concern in our society in recent years due to a growing awareness of its impact throughout the lifespan.  Contrary to the belief that the family is typically one of the safest places for individuals to be, the family has also been identified as a place where individuals are likely to experience or witness abuse. However, at the micro level, a large number of research studies point out the need to examine family processes in order to better our understanding of the causes and consequences of domestic abuse (Makepeace, 383). However, while numerous studies have been conducted to explore the link between exposure to violence and different forms of child maladjustment, very few studies have addressed the link between exposures to violence (Brownridge, 93).

Domestic violence is the physical threat or action that causes physical harm to the person. It is violence within the couple. Domestic violence comes under the category of human suffering caused due to the internal or domestic problems. The blood relations, marriage and the extended relations of a person are affected due to discrimination, physical harm, violence, sexual abuse and psychological abuse. It is an evolutionary process, in which a partner dominates the other partner, and misuses his or her power through physical, psychological, sexual, economic, or spiritual aggression or abuse. Domestic abuses can be classified as; physical abuse (e.g., hitting the victim, physically restraining the victim, breaking objects, physical acts against others); sexual abuse (e.g., rape, unwanted touching); verbal, psychological, and emotional abuse (e.g., swearing, ethnic slurs, insults, playing “mind games,” isolating victim from friends and family); financial abuse (e.g., running up debt in the victim's name, barring victim access from money, not allowing a victim to work); and threatening acts against victims and others, most notably the children, family members, and pets (Vadackumchery, 96).

Domestic violence is often seen as a personal and family problem. However, this ...