Along with provoking public discussion about the national epidemic of domestic violence, this case also put a face on the issue. Media coverage of the two cases suggests that the public is today more aware of domestic violence than was the case 15 or 20 years ago. However, it also suggests...
Recent research suggests that as a social public problem, domestic violence is sustained in a number of social contexts that naturalize violence against women through gendered discourses and ideologies of male violence. This paper examines domestic violence vis-a-vis public participation in the media....
Following lockdowns in countries around the world, reports emerged of a 'surge' or 'spikes' in the number of domestic violence and abuse cases. It is critical to contextualise this: more men are not starting to be abusive or violent; rather, the patterns of abuse are becoming more ...
Domestic violence involving married or cohabiting couples received vast media attention during the 1990s. The highly publicized 1995 trial of former professional football player and movie actor O.J. (Orenthal James) Simpson for the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald ...
During the past 10 years, domestic violence has caught wider public attention, thanks to more exposure of cases in the news media and online. Kim Lee, the American wife of Li Yang, a popular English teacher and founder of the Crazy English, posted photos of her swelling forehead and bruisin...
We are here to help you find your way through the process of losing a loved one to domestic violence homicide. Our role is to help you navigate the overwhelming decisions you will have to make in the days, weeks, and months to come. We do not have all the answers, but we have at...
but also the premise of maintaining the equal, harmonious and civilized family relations. China has introduced a specialized law against domestic violence. However, such phenomenon is still common currently. In order to explore this issue, our group conducted interviews randomly with students to unders...
Migrant workers have a high employment rate, but they work long hours in low-skilled, low-wage work, are exposed to non-payment or delayed payment of wages and physical and verbal violence, and their labor rights are greatly restricted. They cannot bring their families, and their opportunities...
Domestic Violence Survivors A comprehensive media resource "Power and Control: Domestic Violence in America" is a powerful, dramatic and timely exploration of family violence in the US. [DVD. Available at 63 mins and 50 mins.] Find out more, and take advantage of unusual introductory offer. ...
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