theoretical views on domestic violence

Question 1

radical feminists explanation for domestic violence

Answer 1

-radical feminists attribute DV to the patriarchy which teaches + allows men to oppress, control + exploit women

Question 2

radical feminnists also argue that DV is often used by men to

Answer 2

threaten, control or punish women who complain about their exploitation in the home or fail to live up to good housewife
-male domination of state institutions + position of power explains why police do not take effective action against DV cases

Question 3

marxist explanations for DV
Fran Ansley, women = takers of shit

Answer 3

-materialist explanation for DV looks at how economic and material factors put certain groups at more risk than others
eg if women was a stay at home mom, no work in public sphere= financially dependent on her husband –> makes it difficult for her to leave abusive relationship, does not have the economic means

Question 4

Donovan et al (2006)

Answer 4

found that domestic violence is a significant problem in same-sex relationships