Domestic Violence (Essay Sample)

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Domestic Violence
Part 1
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Domestic violence has been observed to be transforming in the ways through which it is perpetrated. This heinous act involves abuse of persons within the familial setups. For instance, it may involve cause of children or spouses. In many cases, the violence occurs through acts of battering the partner or through acts of intimate sexual violence. While many cases of domestic violence appear to hold mild effects, some serious occurrences have been seen to cause physical disfigurement or even death of the concerned party. Based on global trends, it is appreciated that women and children are the most liable recipients of the violence. This has prompted establishment of civil rights movements advocating against such instances of violence. In fact, child helplines and feminist movements are some of the developments prompted by this inconsiderate act of bestiality.
Psychologically, the drive behind perpetration of domestic violence is less understood. However, it is thought that the champions for this form of crime believe that their criminal acts are justified, and that violence is an ideal corrective measure in cases of misunderstandings. Worryingly, this mental orientation has been blamed for the promotion of the observed intergenerational cycles in domestic violence. Critically, it is appreciable that the levels of awareness on the gravity of domestic violence vary from country to country. In many developing nations, masculinity is still a prominent mentality, a fete that has since seen degradation and abuse of the feminine. In fact, it is sad to note that some communal setups accord more authority to young boys, thus enabling them to foster violence against older females. While it is agreeable that domestic violence needs to be urgently looked into, aspects of shame and fear have hampered such efforts. In addition, the need to protect the privacy of the children who are victims of domestic violence complicates progress. Further, indications point towards the scarcity of support resources as a hindrance to the progress in curbing domestic violence. To this end, it is sad to submit that the victims of domestic violence are likely to continue experiencing post-traumatic disorders for a foreseeable future.
Literature Review
Article DetailsSummary of Facts and Figures PresentedPayne, D. & Wermeling, L. 2009. Domestic violence and the female victim: the real reason why women stay. Journal of Multicultural, Gender and Minority Studies, 3(1).
According to this article, criminalization has been imposed on domestic violence. However, such a move has not adequately curbed the trend in the heinous act. As such, the author unveils the existence of various factors that force the women, who are the subjects of abuse, to remain in such violent setups. Kaur, R. & Garg, S. 2008. Addressing Domestic Violence against Women: An Unfinished Agenda. Indian Journal of Community Medicine, 33(2), 73-76.
Addressing Domestic Violence against Women: An Unfinished Agenda
This article observes that while any are quite about cases of domestic violence, it is a factor that is surely derailing economic development of many nations. The article points out that while the full impact of the violence may not be noted within the current generation, it longevity ensures the future generations become victims of current developments. Cater, L. S., Weithorn, L. A., and Behrman, R. E. 1999. Domestic violence and children: analysis and recommendations. Journal Issue: Domestic Violence and Children, 9(3
The authors note that children are on the receiving end of domestic violence. However, they note that policy makers have not been able to make adequate efforts directed towards rescue of the millions of children exposed to the social crime. Edleson, J. 1999. Children's Witnessing of Adult Domestic Violence. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 14(8), 839-870.
According to the author, there is constant increase in the number of children experiencing cases of domestic violence. The article notes that intensive research has been directed towards understanding of the cases of the violence and their possible impacts on such children. Yet, the author understands that there is minimal clarity and consensus among the research works.
Gersten, D. M. 1998. Evidentiary Trends in Domestic Violence. The Florida Bar Journal, 72(7), 65-70.
This article observes the increase in responses from the judiciary in attempts to curb domestic violence. Despite that adoption of legislations aimed at managing domestic violence in different countries, the responses to such legislative changes have not been appealing. As such, domestic violence has continued to thrive. The author also observes that while it was generally perceived that all domestic violence cases were relatively similar, evidentiary distinctions are proving otherwise. As such, there is need to treat each case independently.

Section B
In their study, Payne & Wermeling (2009) review prospects of social science and the legal systems, and the use of protective orders. Further, the authors look into the methodologies applied in the prosecution of the perpetrators of the violence. To this end, the authors establish that violence involves aspects of pain and anguish, and is sadly rooted within the familial setups. They are able to establish that social workers and the women involved in the cases of violence are faced with a wide array of challenges that force them to stay. The article also points out that the current legislative setups in the global scene cannot be trusted to fully alleviate acts of domestic violence. Also, the article reaffirms that safety concerns prevent many women from coming forward to voice their encounters. To this end, the article stresses on the need to develop new approach to the social issue.
On the other hand, Kaur & Garg (2008) express understanding that there are various efforts that are being directed towards containing domestic violence are not working. The authors express concern that the transnational nature of the violence has made it a widely accepted occurrence in virtually all socioeconomic, political and geographic zones. This has thus seen women health and social wellbeing slowly deteriorate. Nevertheless, the authors note that while it has grave impacts, it remains the most widely ignored public and social health issue. To this end, they conclude that there is need for better intervention programs to protect future generations.
Cater, Weithorn and Behrman (1999) understand that there are various effects of the exposure of children to domestic violence. In this sense, the authors attempt to explore the trends and patterns of the domestic crime. Worryingly, the article points out that many children under five were brought up in families experiencing domestic violence. As such, the children were subjected to serious negative effects including phobia, aggression, insomnia and depression. To this end, the authors outline the need for strategic reviews to better the understanding of the domestic violence cases. It is only through such understanding that workable frameworks will be established. Also, the authors note the need for public-private partnership in development of comprehensive corrective programs.
Edleson (1999) is of the view that many children are experiencing adult domestic violence, and that such positioning has grave impacts on their social and physiological wellbeing. Also, the author observes that there are several factors that moderate the impact of the witnessing the violence. Such factors include; whether the child was directly abused, the gender of the child involved and the age of the child. Also, the duration of exposure is integral. This makes the authors to conclude that the exposure of children to domestic violence has several dimensions that need to be looked into.
In his article, it is apparent that the Gersten (1998) is interested in unveiling the role of the judiciary in curbing increasing cases of domestic violence. The author is of the view that while various legislative acts and amendments have been put in place in America and across the globe, such legislations have hardly been fruitful in curbing domestic violence cases. This prompts the author to submit that generalization of domestic violence cases has contributed largely to the wanting situation experienced in the fight.

Part 2
Section A
Notably, domestic violence is a vice that has developed roots in Australian setups. Sadly, attempted efforts to curb this development have proved futile. In Australian family setups, domestic violence occurs in a variety of ways. The common type is physical abuse. This involves infliction of injury on a loved one, especially women and children, and in some cases pets. The second common type of violence that is rapidly developing popularity is emotional violence. While this form of violence is difficult to note, it is markedly hurtful. Moreover, economic violence is existent in Australia. In this perspective, women in marital setups are not accorded economic freedom to their money. Also common is social violence. This involves the male partner teasing their feminine counterparts in front of others, a practice that demeans the other partner. Finally, America encounters instances of spiritual violence. This is noted where persons of antagonistic cultural, social and religious beliefs opt to engage in a relationship leading to marriage. In this sense, there is intensive manipulation of spirituality in an attempt to curb the feelings of a partner. Worryingly, men too have been seen to suffer from instances of domestic violence. According to the statistics from OneinThree, approximately 75 males were killed in domestic violen...