FRHD 1020 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Elder Abuse, Schizophrenia, Ageism
25 Jan 2013
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Chapter 14: home dangerous home abuse and violence in the family. Violence refers to many actions, ranging from throwing things, to shoving and punching, to using a knife or a gun. Although not usually recognized as violence, verbal abuse (eg. yelling, screaming, swearing) is also intimidating. Violence refers to an act intended to physically hurt another person. The issue of family violence and abuse suffers from confusing definitions. Abuse refers to a situation where a person takes advantage of a less powerful one. Violence and abuse encompasses neglect, sexual and emotional abuse, and financial exploitation, as well as physical violence. Historically, children were considered property of their parents, especially of their fathers. Fathers decided who they would marry, whether they would live or die. Infanticide the killing of babies was considered a form of birth control. Parents and teachers used to punish children physically; children seen as basically bad and punishment could transform them into god-fearing individuals.
