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Running head: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Social Problem: Domestic Violence
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
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Introduction
One of the major social issues that human services and society face today is Domestic
Violence. Domestic Violence includes physical assault, sexual assault, psychological assault and
emotional forms of abuse from one intimate partner to another (Hornor, 2005). This kind of
violence. I chose this as my topic because it an issue that is constantly increasing and statistics
show that it occurs in every 24 minutes in the United States. One out of every four women as
well as one out of every seven men, fall victim to such violence. However, women are more
prone to domestic violence such that 89% of those who are suffering are women where the
remaining 14% are men.
Analysis of Domestic Violence
Many people may think that Domestic Violence is more of a private issue, rather than a
social one. However, domestic violence usually tends to be a cycle that occurs in intimate
relationships where parties in such situations attack each other and situations like these would
greatly impact on their children (if they have any). Children under the influence and examples set
by their parents end up abusing their spouse as well or engaging in relationships where they
become victims of domestic violence (Hornor, 2005). Among the effects of domestic violence is
the alienation of children especially in public places such as schools. Domestic violence also
affects relationships with relatives, friends, and neighbors, especially those who risk at getting
involved to protect the victim.
According to Hornor (2005) domestic violence can also be seen as a public issue. For
instance, when public forces such as the police and social workers are involved, they bring the
violent crime into the eyes of the public by addressing these matters in court if needed. This has
a big effect on the public especially those who witness the public intervention.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
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There are four theories that explain why Domestic Violence occurs. These theories
include; the social exchange theory, social learning theory, feminist theory, and the ecological
framework theory. The social exchange theory states that human interaction is usually motivated
by the presence of an award, and an effort to avoid the possibility of punishments (Umichedu,
2017). Therefore, dom...
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