How Domestic Violence Affecting Society

Posted by Men’s Voices Ireland on November 12th, 2020

Domestic violence also known as domestic abuse or intimate partner violence, intimate partner violence or abuse, may start when one partner feels the need to control and dominate the other. 

While domestic abuse strikes couples of all races, religion, social-economic status, and sexual orientation, risk factors for men and women becoming victims or abusers including poverty, lack of proper education, witnessing family violence as a child, having a low sense of self-worth, and attitude of male domination and substance abuse, especially alcohol abuse. Any form of physical or sexual abuse and emotional control or manipulation can be categorised as domestic violence. Domestic violence is thought to be underreported.

Many victims do know how to rid of such situations. Friends and family often feel despair because they don’t know what to do to help. In such cases, the abuser may not realize their behaviour constitutes domestic violence. Therefore, knowing the causes of domestic violence and recognising symptoms is important if the cycle has to stop. Awareness for depression has to be detected to stop such abuse. Domestic violence affects the victim, families, co-workers, and community. It causes diminished psychological and physical health, decreases the quality of life, and results in decreased productivity.

Children who are victims or witness domestic and family violence may believe that violence is a reasonable way to resolve a conflict. Male for Empowering Men often abuse female to show their superiority.  Females who witness domestic violence as children are more likely to be victimized by their spouses. The long- term effects of domestic violence may be present for months, or even years after the abuse has ended. While this is a stark reality, it is worth noting that when partnered with the right resources, can escape violent relationships and prevent re-victimization.

Domestic abuse is treated by establishing and maintaining the safety of the victim, providing appropriate legal consequences to the battered, addressing the emotional impact on the victim and the problems of the abuser. False Allegations Penalty is also enforced if someone not found guilty. Prevention of domestic violence involves providing economic opportunity, mentors, role models, organised community programs for youth and families, a school environment that promotes prevention of abusiveness in any relationship.

The future of finding a solution to domestic violence includes continuing to improve the effectiveness of treatment and to strengthen legal protection for victims, as well as accountability and treatment for abuses. Those goals should expand effective treatment and legal protection to address cyber-stalking and to manage the unique issues faced by individuals.