Feminist Theory Of Domestic Violence

Patriarchy is the system engrained within our society that promotes men as the dominate and privileged group (Johnson, 6). While patriarchy is a system, sexism and misogyny are the two tools which enforce and benefit from that system. Sexism is defined as a personal prejudice, which reinforces male privilege in society (16). Though it is felt on a more individual level and effects women in different ways, sexism works on a larger scale to have women seen as the inferior and subordinate group (170).

Domestic violence is a representation of Judith Butler’s ‘Gender as a Performance’ theory because it embodies the structured power relation amongst genders and how this power influences both individuals involved. The act of domestic violence in heterosexual relationships adversely enforces the identities in which males and females categorize themselves into, based on their gender performance. Domestic violence can be defined as a series of behaviours which are used to assert control over a partner in an intimate relationship (McFeely, Lombard, Burman, Whiting, & McGowan, 2013). Domestic violence is a universally known phenomenon that impacts

Many women are experiencing controlling and violent environment which should be about intimacy, love and care. In relation to this social justice issue, domestic violence all these theories can be applied effectively to assist in a practitioner’s work. Psychodynamic is a micro leveled practice involving more individualized work investigating the user’s unconscious behaviors and mental processors. Systems theory focuses on keeping a balanced equilibrium with marriage counselling and other forms of community assistance to help the user adapt to their environment. The critical perspective, feminist theory, works alongside the user in order to help identify social injustices and assists to empower and educate them.

Roxane Gay once proclaimed, “Rape culture is a culture where we are inundated, in different ways, by the idea that male aggression and violence towards women is acceptable and often inevitable.” Imagine being attacked, stripped of your identity, and being forced into and blamed for actions you did not give consent to. This is considered normal for many women who experience the appalling act of sexual assault and its effects brought upon through the media’s depiction of rape culture. In The Scarlet Letter, a novel written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, the protagonist named Hester Prynne is objectified for her act of adultery and forced to wear a scarlet letter “A” on her bosom for all of eternity. The letter “A” serves as a symbol which outcasts Hester

However, when the media talks about this violence, it becomes a “youth problem instead of a men’s issue” (Tough Guise Film), and the few times that gender is acknowledged, it is excused as testosterone, or boys will be boys. The reality of this mindset, and the violence that goes along with it, is that the traditional idea of “masculinity” is portrayed through male dominance and aggression, this in turn is presented throughout the violence we see in the media. Rape, murder, and other forms of assault occur because of the mindset that we as a culture perpetuate. When we continue the standards of what “masculinity” is and continue excusing the actions that result from those standards, we harm not only the individuals involved, but also society as a whole. Similarly to how violence can harm an individual male by implanting the idea that he must live up to impossible standards of “masculinity,” damage can be caused to males through the

A major theme in Hosseini's book, A Thousand Splendid Suns is sexism, violence, and the ideology that men have complete control over their wives or people in general. It can not only alter a person directly but it can also change other characters in the book that are close to them and can make them suffer with things not even associated with violence in their story. Violence and sexism can deteriorate a character's intimate and distant acts and can emphasize their status as a character which can be symbolic in the way the characters personality changes because of the violence afflicted to them. Foster has a whole chapter dedicated to violence which means it probably has a big impact in stories. In chapter 11, ...

Fritz Oehlschlaegar links the meaning of “The Lottery” to patriarchy. He suggests that the event was a depiction of the way the male dominated over women sexuality in the society. According to the author, women gave birth to many children to increase their survival probabilities during the “The Lottery”. He also discusses the conflict between male authority and women resistance. He suggests that the women did not support the event, felt it was unfair but could not however raise their opinions since they were submissive to their husbands, and were controlled by the men.

In todays societies men normally have the control of dialogue regarding the group beliefs and practices. Okin states that “First, the sphere of personal, sexual, and reproductive life provides a central focus of most cultures, a dominant theme in cultural practices and rules” (Hinman, 2006). Okin feels that special group rights are anti-feminist because they support patriarchy, when patriarchy is already the dominant theme among cultures

Violence typically conjures images of battle and blood and broken bones, but oftentimes, it manifests itself in a far more insidious manner. One doesn't need to physically transgress upon a woman's person in order to abuse them. The mindset of misogyny prevalent in our society lends itself to constant reinforcement of the devaluation of women and disregard of their autonomy, which itself is conducive to violation of boundaries. This hostility is endemic to the patriarchy, a socially constructed system in which males wield the power in society, which is used to control and dominate discourse, especially in the realm of war stories. Antifeminist notions are widespread within the accounts of bloodshed and combat; roles female characters typically play pigeonhole them into some sort of prop-like state in order to advance the male narrative.

I suggest that the media institutions and firms, particularly marketers and advertisers, should consider business Ethics in the media, ethical aspects of the use of women and sexuality as a marketing instrument, and they may test how sexual and violent contents affects and influence viewers’ attitudes towards the media institutions. To conclude unethical media is huge problem that has many effects on both individuals and society, especially children. moreover it increased now by the appearance of the new technology and the internet. Many media institutions are violating the major ethical rules by using sexuality and violence.

Domestic violence is a fast growing worldwide phenomenon which expresses through physical and psychological abuse of the victim by the violent side. As part of it, there are men who abuse their women in different ways, who can be categorized as "Pit-bulls" or "Cobras" by different features. In this essay I will present differences and similarities between the two types of abusive men. On the one hand, "Cobras" and "Pit-bulls" are very alike when it comes to decision making, because they have both chosen a violent pattern of aggression and abuse in order to deal with marriage or couple conflicts instead of using other ways such as: using more verbal communication with their women, getting professional help from a marriage/couple counselor or putting more time and effort into working marriage/couple problems out in a creative way. But, the two types make a full aware choice of turning to violence and abuse as a solution to problems, they do have different ways of expressing it, but the decision to turn to violence remains the same.

This article is able to set aside heterosexist thinking that affects treatment not only for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered (LGBT) community, but the subliminal implications society places of heterosexual violence dynamics. Ultimately additional social change must occur to better understand intimate partner violence and eradicate the

Domestic violence in many occasions do not end when the victim escapes the perpetuators, tries to terminate the relationship and when they seek assistance. Unfortunately when any of this happens the abuse intensifies because they feels a loss of control over the victim. Domestic abuse fits into a common pattern, or cycle of violence: Lenore E. Walker (1979) presented the model of a cycle of abuse which consists of; Abuse, Guilt, Excuses, Normal, Fantasy, planning phase and Set-up Abuse in which the abusive partner lashes aggressively, belittling and in a violent manner. The abuse is a power play designed to show "who is boss.” Guilt this happens often after abuse, the partner feels guilt, but not over what they have done.

The fifth reason is that Battered Women Syndrome reinforces negative stereotypes that are typically associated with women. In addition to explaining these reasons I will also welcome challenges to my view. Some possible challenges include the statement that Battered Women Syndrome can save women from abusive relationships, that it can educate others about domestic violence, and lastly is that it allows women to be separate from men when being tried for

The next form that domestic violence can take is that of emotional trauma. Emotional trauma can range from calling a partner names to torturing a partner. The other form of domestic violence is economic withholding, which can include threating a partner finical support. There are behaviors that are associated with domestic violence. These behaviors can be anything from stalking, sexual assault, threats of violence, and threating or taking children from the partners.