Battered Womens Syndrome - A Survey of Contemporary Theories
Title: Battered Womens Syndrome - A Survey of Contemporary Theories
Category: /Social Sciences
Details: Words: 3632 | Pages: 13 (approximately 235 words/page)
Battered Womens Syndrome - A Survey of Contemporary Theories
Category: /Social Sciences
Details: Words: 3632 | Pages: 13 (approximately 235 words/page)
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…showed last 75 words of 3632 total…understanding of the plight of the battered woman. Given the prevalence of domestic abuse in our society, it is important to realize that the battered woman does not like abuse or is responsible for her victimization. The three theories discussed above all offer rationale explanations for why a battered women often stays with her abuser and explore the psychological harm caused by abuse while discounting the popular perception that battered women must enjoy the abuse.