Domestic abuse and gender inequality: an overview of the current debate

Mcfeely, C. , Whiting, N., Lombard, N., Brooks, O. , Burman, M. and McGowan, M. (2013) Domestic abuse and gender inequality: an overview of the current debate. Other. Centre for Research on Families and Relationships, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.

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Abstract

Domestic abuse is a global phenomenon which adversely affects individuals who experience it and creates social and financial burdens for the societies in which it occurs. While abuse can be perpetrated by women against male partners and occurs in same sex relationships, domestic abuse is overwhelmingly perpetrated by men against female partners. As a result, the United Nations has identified domestic abuse as a form of gender based violence that is predominantly experienced by women and perpetrated by men (United Nations, 1992). Domestic abuse is both a cause and consequence of gender inequality. This briefing will provide an overview of a gendered analysis of domestic abuse, outline the evidence which supports this and the debate which challenges it.

Item Type:Research Reports or Papers (Other)
Additional Information:Centre for Research on Families and Relationships (CRFR) Briefing 69
Status:Published
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Brooks, Dr Oona and Burman, Professor Michele and Mcfeely, Dr Clare
Authors: Mcfeely, C., Whiting, N., Lombard, N., Brooks, O., Burman, M., and McGowan, M.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences
College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Nursing and Health Care
Publisher:Centre for Research on Families and Relationships, University of Edinburgh

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