Summary
Contents
Subject index
Relevant, focused and accessible this book will provide students with an indispensible guide to the central concepts of family studies.
Domestic Violence and Abuse
Domestic Violence and Abuse
Definition
Domestic violence and abuse refer to the exertion of power over, or the controlling and demeaning of, someone in an intimate, family or kinship relationship, especially within the home setting. The extent to which the terms cover verbal, sexual, emotional and psychological, as well as physical, threat, intimidation or harm, is debated.
Discussion
A number of debates are associated with the definition and meaning of the terms ‘domestic violence’ and ‘domestic abuse’. Some commentators argue for a limited description that is restricted to actions that result in physical injury, whereas others prefer a broader definition that includes psychological and emotional harm, and sexual harassment as well as sexual abuse. There are also discussions about whether definitions or forms of domestic ...
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