SOC244H5 Study Guide - Korbin Sims, Gartner, Homicide
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Part 2: divorce and the breaking of families. Woman abuse - the misuse of power, the loss of dignity the feeling of powerlessness, persistent threat, being forced to watch violence to your children. Domestic violence: the misuse of power and control. Family consequences of the lives of women and children who are growing up in these types of households. Evolutionary theorists: violence used as strategy to reinforce that control in that relationship. Resource theorists - in the ultimate resource man have in terms of controlling their partners. General system theorists- we don"t really punish violence that occurs within a family. Violence is a means of control - a domination. - women are also likely to kill their partners after prolonged exposure to violence and violence on their children as well. About 16% separated spouses- being separated is a key variable in violence. Political disadvantages are associated of high levels of homicide. (murder)
