Theorists - Domestic Violence

Question 1

KEY THEORIST - ROBERTSON ELLIOT (1996): DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

What do they argue?

Answer 1

• Not all men are aggressive and most men are opposed to domestic violence - Radical Feminists ignore this.

Question 2

KEY THEORIST - WILKINSON: SOCIAL INEQUALITY

What do they believe?

Answer 2

• Social inequality can explain the different patterns between domestic violence.
• Social inequality causes some social groups higher rates of stress.
• Inequality means some families have less resources such as their income or quality of housing.
• Overcrowded housing can cause domestic violence as well as stresses about finances such as bills.

Question 3

KEY THEORIST - WILKINSON: SOCIAL INEQUALITY

How can their theory be criticised?

Answer 3

• Does not explain why women are the main victims of domestic violence.