SOC100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Egerton Ryerson, Erving Goffman, Murray Sinclair

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Emotional, physical, sexual abuse of family members by another family member. 1/4 (27%) of all reported violent crimes in canada involve family violence (2002) Victimization surveys: 8% of adults victims of family violence in previous 5 years (almost no difference between gender in being a victim of family violence. 44% of women are injured compared to 19% men. Women weapons are typically household objects, while men"s weapons are more deadly. Police statistics: 4% male homicide victims killed by spouse compared to 37% of female"s homicide victims. Men are less likely to report abuse (men want to uphold masculinity) Feminist/conflict analyses point to patriarchy, uneven distribution of power between men and women. Gendered socialization of aggression (women socialized to get along vs. men socialized to stand up for rights) C wright mills- we need to view personal troubles as social issues.

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