Men’s beliefs
There is data that shows that some men want to control and dominate women. Data also shows that some men are looking for the `ideal wife` who silently accepts their controlling and dominant ways. Abuser men tend to justify their actions because women are seen as weak, emotional and short-sighted, so men believe that women need to be guided and controlled. Men who believe that they are entitled to the male privilege often resort to violence (Schrock & Padavic, 2007). The role of women has been rapidly changing in society. Men are not against womens empowerment but dont want to lose their control over women. Men consider it a cowardly act to beat women but still do it to coerce the women. Belief in stereotypes might be a factor behind men controlling and…
Women who are victims of domestic violence often have multiple barriers to overcome before they choose to end the violent relationship. While in an abusive relationship, victims often dont go because they are threatened by the abuser (Ramsey, 2013). The women are often afraid of the perpetrators retaliation if they report the abuse (Al-Natour, Qandil, & Gillespie, 2015). Women fear being killed by their abuser and harm coming to their children. Fear is the way through which abusers control their victims. Emotional control forces the victims to fear the harm that could happen to her and the people close to her. The victim will bear all the abuse to protect her children. The constant state of fear gives the victims a feeling of panic. Living in panic in the relationship often causes the victims to lose their confidence in themselves. When the victims lose their confidence, they begin to live their lives to make their abusers happy. The victims will start to neglect their needs and desires to ensure that the abuser is…
