Consequences of Inequality Flashcards
What is domestic abuse?
Any incident or series of incidents of physical, psychological, or sexual abuse by a current or previous partner.
This definition encompasses various forms of abuse that can occur in intimate relationships.
What does the Triple Shift refer to?
The feminist idea that women take on paid work, domestic labor, and emotional support of the family.
This concept highlights the additional burdens placed on women in balancing multiple roles.
How often is an incident of domestic violence reported to the police?
Every minute.
This statistic indicates the prevalence of domestic violence in society.
On average, how many women are killed by a current or former male partner each week?
2 women.
This statistic underscores the severity of domestic violence against women.
What percentage of men reported experiencing non-sexual abuse since the age of 16 in 2015?
8.8%.
This statistic represents 1.4 million men.
What percentage of women reported experiencing non-sexual abuse since the age of 16 in 2015?
20.1%.
This statistic represents 3.3 million women.
What is the ratio of female to male victims of domestic violence?
2 women for every 1 man.
This statistic highlights the gender disparity in domestic violence victimization.
What fraction of women have been assaulted by a partner at some time in their life?
Nearly 1 in 4.
This statistic shows the prevalence of partner violence among women.
What fraction of women experience repeated assaults by a partner?
1 in 8.
This indicates the ongoing nature of abuse for some women.
How many assaults does a woman suffer on average before making a report?
35 assaults.
This statistic reflects the difficulty in reporting domestic violence.
What fear can limit women’s promotion prospects at work?
Fear that a woman might become pregnant.
This highlights discriminatory attitudes towards women in the workplace.
Why are women seen as unreliable workers?
They are more likely to take time off if a child is unwell.
This stereotype impacts women’s career advancement.
What perception affects women’s commitment to their careers after having children?
Women are seen as less committed compared to men.
This reflects societal biases regarding gender roles.
What did Green (1996) find about women’s perception of leisure time as a result of the triple shift?
Women see their leisure time as time away from both paid work and family commitments where as men consider any time away from paid work as free time.
This contrasts with men’s perception of free time.
What did Bernard (1982) find regarding marriage satisfaction between men and women as a result of the triple shift?
Men were more satisfied with their marriage than their wives.
This indicates a disparity in emotional satisfaction within marriages.
What feelings did Oakley (1974) find women experienced similar to those of line workers in factories as a result of the triple shift?
Boredom and depression.
This comparison highlights the emotional toll of domestic labor.
What reluctance do state agencies have regarding domestic violence cases and who found this?
They assume that the family is private and individuals are free to leave if they wish.
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This assumption can hinder intervention in domestic violence situations.
What are common reasons victims do not report abuse to the police?
- Fear of reprisal
- Don’t think they will be believed
- Believe they are to blame.
These reasons contribute to underreporting of domestic violence.
What type of abuse can be difficult to prove?
Emotional or psychological abuse.
This highlights the challenges in addressing non-physical forms of abuse.
What did Dar find about the nature of incidents in domestic violence cases?
It can be continuous or so frequent that the victim can’t accurately recall.
This complicates the process of reporting and documenting abuse.
What do radical feminists believe is the cause of DV
Dobash and Dobash - Domestic violence is evidence of patriarchy and caused by challenges to male authority.
In recent years this can be linked to a crisis of masculinity
Evaluation of Radical feminists on the cause of DV
Elliot – not all men are violent.
Men can be victims too.
Some groups of women are more likely than others to be a victim
What do the new right believe is the cause of DV
Murray -Domestic violence only occurs in Dysfunctional Families such as teen parents, cohabitation and divorce
higher rates of DV in lower classes due to low moral standard.
Evaluation of the new right on the causes of DV
DV is not limited to working class.
Too much focus on violence compares to other forms of abuse.
