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This 6 page paper provides a definition of domestic violence and then explores the concept in light of what Sigmund Freud, Karl Marx and Emile Durkheim might have thought. A variety of theories in terms of causes of domestic violence are explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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explain the inexplicable, the truth is that domestic violence knows no limits and can be found in the poorest neighborhoods as well as in the wealthiest suburban areas. The
type of violence perpetuated seems to be related to psychological function. Just as serial killers pick women often because they remind them of their mothers, domestic violence seems to take
a toll on women for one psychological reason or another. A tragic case was depicted on NBCs ER when a neighbor of Abbys is beaten severely by her sometimes sweet
husband. When Abby tries to help, she too is sent to the hospital. But the perpetrator seems otherwise civil. How can an otherwise ordinary individual become a raving lunatic and
beat his loved ones? First a look at domestic violence may help to shed light on this compelling subject. Domestic violence has been defined as a way of exhibiting
control and often consists of physical, sexual, or psychological violence against current or former intimate partners (Erickson & Hart, 1998). Domestic violence is something thought of as being proliferated
against women, but it can occur against men in both homosexual and heterosexual relationships (1998). While domestic violence can be proliferated against men, about 95% of reported domestic abuse cases
do involve women (Hyman, Schillinger, & Lo, 1995 as cited in Erickson et al., 1998). Domestic violence is a major public health concern and it has been reported that $44
million (1998, p. 142) in medical costs are attributed to physical abuse proliferated against females (1998). Therefore, it is a significant public health issue (1998). The
American Medical Association (AMA) (Easley, 1996 as cited in Erickson et al., 1998) estimated that more than 4 million women had been beaten by their partners in 1995 and it
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