Domestic Violence and Different Social Problems Flashcards
The intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community, that either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment, or deprivation
Violence
“Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent”
Isaac Asimov
“If someone puts their hands on you make sure they never put their hands on anybody else again”
Malcom X
In the Philippines, __ in 4 Filipino Woman experienced violence by their husband/partner
1 in 4 FiIipino Woman
3 subtypes of violence according to the victim-perpetrator relationship
- Self Directed
- Interpersonal Violence
- Collective Violence
Refers to the violence in which the perpetrator and the victim are the same individual
Self-directed Violence
Refers to violence between individuals
Interpersonal Violence
Refers to violence committed by larger groups of individuals. Examples: Social, Political and Economic Violence
Collective Violence
Deadliest Terrorist Groups
Islamic State, The Taliban, Al-Shabaab, Boko Haram
Four Modes in which violence may be inflicted
- Physical Violence
- Sexual Violence
- Psychological Attack
- Economic Abuse
Involves a person using physical force against you, which causes, or could cause you harm
Physical Abuse/Violence
Any unwanted sexual behavior that makes a person feel uncomfortable, threatened or scared
Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse covers:
rape, child sexual abuse, indecent assault
Refers to acts or omissions causing or likely to cause mental or emotional suffering of the victim
Psychological Abuse
Refers to acts that make or attempt to make a someone financially dependent
Economic Abuse
