battered women

Two Sides of Abuse

A Case Study on Domestic Violence Against Women

I . The Case of Women and Domestic Violence

By default , women are on the same level as men - point for point ability and talent , capacity and potential . However , the physical qualities of women often put them on a lower rung , owing to biological factors such as reproduction that make women 's bodies relatively smaller and less strong . This gap is where the concept of domestic violence operates , particularly the act committed by a man against his female partner p

Many women are known to be partial to keeping domestic violence a secret , because they are usually of low self-image and are under constant depression . A battered woman is the result of domestic violence , which happens when an individual in a marriage or intimate relationship attempts to control and dominate the other (Davies , et al 2007 . On the outset , there are no perceived differences between a regular woman , and one who is a victim of domestic violence both specially those who engage in various social circles , always put their best foot forward , as a rule . However , the healthy ' woman remains to be a productive , functioning member of the society where she belongs , in full control of her capabilities while the battered ' woman exhibits signs of lack of emotional control , eating diss , and symptoms of alcohol abuse

A woman undergoing domestic violence becomes a battered woman through an escalation of three different stages : tension-building , explosion and calm . The cycle of abuse and battery coincides with the woman 's psyche , since the last phase , also known as the honeymoon stage positively reinforces whatever concerns she may have against her partner (Rubenstein , 2004 . Hence , a specific term was coined to refer to the pattern of symptomatic behavioral and psychological qualities apparent in women part of violent relationships . Commonly , four characteristics define what is known as the battered woman 's syndrome

She believes she caused the violence to happen

She is incapable of crediting the violence committed to someone other than herself

She often fears for her and her children 's lives and safety

She believes that her abuser can do and see anything and everything (Walker , 1984

II . Shelters for Battered Women

Following the confirmation of conditions defining domestic violence and battery , women victims may seek protection in numerous battered women 's shelters across the United States . All of them are equipped with 24-hour hotlines , and commit to confidentiality . Three requirements are to be adhered to (1 ) the woman must be ready and willing to leave her home to protect herself and her children from more abuse (2 ) the woman should strictly follow the shelter 's confidentiality rules to ensure the safety of other resident , and (3 ) the woman does not require a restraining to be accepted in the shelter (CRII , 2001-2008

III . National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Collectively , the NCADV aims to promote goals and mindsets in persons and communities who believe in ending cycles of violence and abuse . It declares...