Problems Faced by Women in Getting Protected by Law: A Case of BME Women Involved in Domestic Violence

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Table of Contents

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Background of the Study1

Rationale of the Study2

Research Aims and Objectives2

Research Questions3

Theoretical Framework3

Significance of the Study4

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW6

Domestic Violence6

Problem faced by BME Women7

Domestic Violence and Laws8

Prevention of Domestic Violence9

CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY11

Methodology11

Population14

Sample15

Reliability and Validity of the Study16

Limitations of the Study16

Ethical Considerations17

CHAPTER 4: DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS18

Ethnic Minorities18

The British Policy19

Immigration Policy in UK20

Work Permits21

Family Reunification21

Ethnic Minorities in UK22

Employment Status of Immigrants23

Employment Discrimination among Foreign Population23

Employment among Women Belonging to Ethnic Minorities24

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS25

Conclusion25

Recommendations26

Scope for Future Research Studies27

REFERENCES28

APPENDIX32

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

Domestic violence is a grave problem which has received a greater attention by the public as well as government in the recent years, and it has been able to add voice to Women's organization and women's aid who have been in favour of the rights of women and campaigned against the rights of women and children who face this situation (Sampson, Scott, 2000, 56). Attention has been given to the issues of race equality and racism in European context where radicalised discourse around asylum seekers and refugees has become a common place. These debates unite and have pertinence for any discussion on domestic violence and experience of BME communities. There are many services, which are considered, important for the needs of BME women and the issues which they face. Research based on gender and ethnicity has been silent on the connection of race and gender and violence related to BME women (Lewis, 2004, pp. 204-224).

The position of black and minority ethnic (BME) women in violence is distinct. This domestic violence cannot be overlooked by all family members, but it is frequently questioned and challenged. It is not possible for BME women to differentiate between violence experienced being women or experienced as black and minority ethic person. Most BME women suffering from domestic abuse are not employed and have no disposable income (Hickman, Jaycox, Aranoff, 2004, pp. 34). They live in poor housing and don't have education opportunities which help them in progressing. They are isolated and as a result of the cultural and language difference ...