Domestic violence

Question 1

Dobash and Dobash

Answer 1

Violence often begins after the man sees a perceived challenge to his authority. 88% of women tried to leave, but due to financial difficulties or confidence/self-esteem issues, they returned to their partner

Question 2

Wilkinson

Answer 2

Materialistic explanation: Argues that the poor, vulnerable or socially excluded are more likely to experience domestic violence, E.G. disabled people and children

Question 3

Cheal

Answer 3

Police and prosecutors are reluctant to investigate or prosecute because they make three assumptions about family life; the family is a private sphere, the family is a good thing, and believe women can leave the relationship if they wanted to

Question 4

Yearnshire

Answer 4

Found that women experience 35 different assaults before reporting it