Sociology 2235 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Domestic Violence, Conflict Tactics Scale, Dating Abuse
23 Jul 2012
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Chapter 13 review: family violence, abuse, and neglect. Sibling violence and peer abuse are the most common types of maltreatment. In 2001, family violence in general constituted one-quarter of all violent crimes reported to the police. Not everyone in our society is equally vulnerable to being an abuser and/or a victim: social inequalities by class, race/ethnicity, marital status, and especially gender and age come to the fore. Females of all ages are more likely to be abused. For a substantial segment of canadian youths, dating is a fertile ground upon which to continue their aggressive behaviours toward their peers. For others, particularly among males, it is an opportunity to discover a new arena in which to exercise power. Statistics canada (2010) has found that, between 2004 and 2008, police-reported dating violence has increased by over 40%, with 8 out of 10 victims being women. The highest rate of reported dating violence involved women in the 30-34 age bracket.
