family violence Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
there are __ theories of family violence
A
family violence, feminist theories, gender theories, psychological theories
2
Q
what are family violence theories?
A
people act violent/abusively because of the intensity of their relationships in families. violence/abuse become normalized and transmitted intergenerationally
3
Q
what are feminist theories in family violence?
A
people act violently/abusively in order to gain and maintain power and control
4
Q
what are gender theories in family violence?
A
the social construction of gender, for example, hegemonic masculinity, contributes to violence in families
5
Q
what are psychological theories in family violence
A
attachment problems, psychopathy, bpd, anxiety sensitivity, etc. are associated with violence in families
