FRHD 1020 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Domestic Violence, Social Exchange Theory, Elder Abuse
17 Apr 2016
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Chapter 14: home dangerous home- abuse and violence in the. The issue of family violence and abuse suffers from confusing definitions. Violence refers to an act intended to physically hurt another person and abuse refers to a situation where a person takes advantage of a less powerful one. Due to problems with definitions and reporting, actual levels of abuse are unknown. Historically, child abuse has been part of society. In north america, the first laws against it were passed in the late 1800s. Child abuse is commonly considered to include neglect and physical and sexual abuse. Abused children are often young, unwanted, and physically or mentally disadvantaged. Often they are under high levels of stress, are isolated socially or physically and perceive parenting as stressful. Sexual abusers, in addition, tend to have unsatisfactory marital relations. While sibling"s abuse is common, little is known about it. Not much is known about children who abuse parents.
