Domestic Violence in Relationships

Location

CSU 204

Start Date

28-4-2009 9:00 AM

End Date

28-4-2009 11:00 AM

Student's Major

Gender and Women's Studies

Student's College

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Mentor's Name

Jennifer Scheman Snell

Mentor's Department

Gender and Women's Studies

Mentor's College

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Description

Domestic violence is defined as physical or emotional abuse; behaviors used by one person in a relationship to control the other by using acts of intimidation, threats, sexual assault, stalking, controlling money or bank accounts, and other violent/controlling behaviors. Domestic violence is a social problem that is a result of hierarchal and patriarchal culture. Consequently men who control and dominate almost seem as the 'everyman'. My research examined the dynamics of domestic violence and a woman's lived experiences and narratives. My research will provide a better understanding of why women stay in abusive relationships. This paper will incorporate information from 'Battered Women's' organizations whose main focus is on women's empowerment. The methodology of this research is based on the feminist theories. It provided that women, who were empowered and had resources, were able to leave their abusive relationships. By analyzing my resources on domestic violence, published testimonials of women in abusive relationships, and understanding the Power and Control Wheel, the complexity of why women stay in abusive relationships is revealed.

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Domestic Violence in Relationships

CSU 204

Domestic violence is defined as physical or emotional abuse; behaviors used by one person in a relationship to control the other by using acts of intimidation, threats, sexual assault, stalking, controlling money or bank accounts, and other violent/controlling behaviors. Domestic violence is a social problem that is a result of hierarchal and patriarchal culture. Consequently men who control and dominate almost seem as the 'everyman'. My research examined the dynamics of domestic violence and a woman's lived experiences and narratives. My research will provide a better understanding of why women stay in abusive relationships. This paper will incorporate information from 'Battered Women's' organizations whose main focus is on women's empowerment. The methodology of this research is based on the feminist theories. It provided that women, who were empowered and had resources, were able to leave their abusive relationships. By analyzing my resources on domestic violence, published testimonials of women in abusive relationships, and understanding the Power and Control Wheel, the complexity of why women stay in abusive relationships is revealed.

Recommended Citation

Hansen, Amber. "Domestic Violence in Relationships." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 28, 2009.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2009/oral-session-12/7