Annotated Bibliography
Adam, Shapiro, Anderson, K., Glick, J. Umberson, D. “Domestic Violence, Personal Control,
and Gender.”Journal of Marriage and Family. Vol. 60, No. 2: May 1998. 442-452. National Council on Family Relations.
The authors of this article studied the relationship between domestic violence, personal control and gender. Research literature explains the repercussions of a victim’s physical and psychological well-being. National surveys were conducted in order to collect data on rates of domestic violence. They found that the national survey data provides insight about gender, victimization, and perpetration of domestic violence, as well as help clarify how and why gender matters in the process of domestic violence. Their findings revealed a significant relationship between having a violent partner and feelings of low personal control among young women.
Alsaker, Kjertsi, Moen, Bente E., Nortvedt, Monica W., Baste, Valborg. "Low Health-Related Quality of Life among Abused Women." Quality of Life Research. Vol. 15, No. 6: Aug., 2006. 959-965. Springer.
When a woman arrives at a shelter, she is cared for and there is assistance for her to break away for her abusive partner. However, when the woman leaves the shelter, little is done for her in the sense of continuing this care. The authors of this article conducted a survey among women who were at a shelter and it asked questions that would lead them to determine their quality of health. It was found that the women had a low quality and suffered from physical function such as chronic stomach pains and mental illness such as high anxiety and depression. It explains the long term effects of what a violent relationship can impose on the quality of life for the victim. This study will in turn hopefully give lead way showing the necessity of providing further care of vicitims of abuse beyond the shelters.
Break The Cycle – Empowering Youth to End Dating Violence. 2009. Break The Cycle. 16
Apr. 2010 <www.breakthecycle.org>
One of the organizations focused on for our website was Break The Cycle. It focuses the attention on younger generations so that they can be educated on what is a healthy relationship compared to domestic violence. They provide tools and training for one to hold a seminar for others. One particular section of the website that was most helpful was “Dating Violence 101” where the pattern of behavior in a violent relationship is described. It also broke down the different types of abuse, which included physical, emotional, and sexual.
Bureau of Justice Statistics. 2010. Office of Justice Programs. 17 Apr. 2010
<http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov/content/pub/pdf/fvv.pd>
This website provided statistics for any kind of crime reported. When searching for violence against women, a report came up that provided the findings of nonfatal and fatal violent crimes against females. It included everything from intimate partner violence to stalking. It was also interesting when it compared violence against women to violence against men.
Domestic Violence Resource Center. “Domestic Violence.” Domestic Violence Statistics. 2010.
18 April 2010. <http://www.dvrc-or.org/domestic/violence/resources/C61/#dom>
The Domestic Violence Resource Center offers national statistics on domestic violence. They have a wide range of domestic violence statistics including domestic violence homicides, dating violence, domestic violence and children, domestic violence and male victims, rape/sexual assault, stalking, and victim assistance and law enforcement. Each link to these different types of violence has a full and detailed description that lists details of each on a national level. Several different surveys and surveys were used to collect data. The Bureau of Justice Statistics breaks down each statistic by sex, age, race, and relationship status and type.
Flynn, Clifton P. “Relationship Violence by Women: Issues and Implications.”
Family Relations. Vol. 39, No. 2: Apr. 1990.194-198. National Council on Family Relations
Clifton P. Flynn presents an analysis of the use of violence by women in relationships. Flynn’s study focused more on violence done by women, rather than by men in order to prove that women can be batterers as well. He stemmed his research from the lack of empirical data on relationship violence done by women. Flynn also explores the incidence of relationship violence by men and women. There is also information on courtship and marital violence, with statistics included. The effects of violence are listed based on Steinmet’s findings. An explanation of women’s violence, and prevention and intervention advice is offered.
Heart 2 Heart – Support Network and Self-Help Data Base for Abused Women. 2010. Heart 2
Heart. 17 Apr. 2010 <http://www.heart-2-heart.ca/women/page6.htm>
Instead of filtering through facts about violence against women, it was more eye opening to read the testimonials of women that have been through this type of ordeal. From the minor forms of violence such as verbal abuse to the serious forms like physical, this website offered several points of views. One story even had an ending of where the woman killed her husband and she became the first women in California to be granted clemency based on battered woman’s syndrome. These stories are very effective when trying to educate others about violence against women.
MacMillan, Ross, Gartner, Rosemary. "When She BringsHome the Bacon: Labor-Force Participation and the Risk of Spousal Violence Against Women." Journal of Marriage and Family. Vol. 61, No. 4: Nov., 1999. 947-958. National Council on Family Relations.
This article explores the idea that when a man's ability to be the breadwinner is challenged by the working women it directly causes spousal violence against women. The loss of this title is detrimental to the mental health of husbands and it is difficult for men to realize the economic dependence of their wives. Furthermore, if a the husband is out of the job and the wife is employed, this increases the woman's risk of abuse. It goes against the norm of male dominance and female dependence, which in turn can cause the men to react violently while regaining control over their relationship. It is stated that men are to be in control and also that the reason behind domestic violence is due the men declaring control and power over the woman in the relationship. In the end, it is conclusive that it is not the economic status that contributes to the violence in a relationship, it is the symbolic status of the male authority.
Newton, C.J. “Effects of Domestic Violence.” Domestic Violence: An Overview. 2009. 18 April
2010. < http://www.findcounseling.com/journal/domestic-violence/domestic-violence-effects.html>
In this article, there is a list of long-term effects that abused women may suffer from. This website focuses on the mental health of those women who were abused and the possible effects it may have on their children as well. It also includes a study from Johns Hopkins that reports the risks of abused women who are bearing children. Women and children were found to be effected socially and emotionally. There are resources for finding help, advocacy organizations, crisis resources, and professional mental health associations and organizations. There is also a mental health glossary and journal. A hospital directory is also included with listings in various states to aid victims.
No Safe Place: Violence Against Women. 2010. Public Broadcasting Service. 16 Apr. 2010
<http://www.pbs.org/kued/nosafeplace/studyg/domestic.html>
This website was from the PBS channel. No Safe Place was the title of a show they premiered on March 27, 1998. However, the website not only announced the show, it also displayed an article about discussion questions relating to the program. This was a great start to the research of violence against women. It gave a clear definition of domestic violence and how it affects women specifically. It asked and answered the most common questions about domestic violence and provided resources for victims of this type of abuse.
Women’s Web. “An Online Community for Women.” Domestic Violence. 2004-2010. 18 April 2010. < http://www.womensweb.ca/violence/dv/abuse.php>
The Women’s Web contains information on many aspects of a woman’s life. This website is targeted to women ages 18 to 65. They provide information on health, body image, self-empowerment, relationships, and human sexuality. To provide more of a personal feel, there are testimonials available for reading. Women’s Web also gives tools to help women find their self-esteem and offers advice for women’s issues. There is a variety of domestic violence information provided. This site also includes the effects of abuse and explanations for each.
and Gender.”Journal of Marriage and Family. Vol. 60, No. 2: May 1998. 442-452. National Council on Family Relations.
The authors of this article studied the relationship between domestic violence, personal control and gender. Research literature explains the repercussions of a victim’s physical and psychological well-being. National surveys were conducted in order to collect data on rates of domestic violence. They found that the national survey data provides insight about gender, victimization, and perpetration of domestic violence, as well as help clarify how and why gender matters in the process of domestic violence. Their findings revealed a significant relationship between having a violent partner and feelings of low personal control among young women.
Alsaker, Kjertsi, Moen, Bente E., Nortvedt, Monica W., Baste, Valborg. "Low Health-Related Quality of Life among Abused Women." Quality of Life Research. Vol. 15, No. 6: Aug., 2006. 959-965. Springer.
When a woman arrives at a shelter, she is cared for and there is assistance for her to break away for her abusive partner. However, when the woman leaves the shelter, little is done for her in the sense of continuing this care. The authors of this article conducted a survey among women who were at a shelter and it asked questions that would lead them to determine their quality of health. It was found that the women had a low quality and suffered from physical function such as chronic stomach pains and mental illness such as high anxiety and depression. It explains the long term effects of what a violent relationship can impose on the quality of life for the victim. This study will in turn hopefully give lead way showing the necessity of providing further care of vicitims of abuse beyond the shelters.
Break The Cycle – Empowering Youth to End Dating Violence. 2009. Break The Cycle. 16
Apr. 2010 <www.breakthecycle.org>
One of the organizations focused on for our website was Break The Cycle. It focuses the attention on younger generations so that they can be educated on what is a healthy relationship compared to domestic violence. They provide tools and training for one to hold a seminar for others. One particular section of the website that was most helpful was “Dating Violence 101” where the pattern of behavior in a violent relationship is described. It also broke down the different types of abuse, which included physical, emotional, and sexual.
Bureau of Justice Statistics. 2010. Office of Justice Programs. 17 Apr. 2010
<http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov/content/pub/pdf/fvv.pd>
This website provided statistics for any kind of crime reported. When searching for violence against women, a report came up that provided the findings of nonfatal and fatal violent crimes against females. It included everything from intimate partner violence to stalking. It was also interesting when it compared violence against women to violence against men.
Domestic Violence Resource Center. “Domestic Violence.” Domestic Violence Statistics. 2010.
18 April 2010. <http://www.dvrc-or.org/domestic/violence/resources/C61/#dom>
The Domestic Violence Resource Center offers national statistics on domestic violence. They have a wide range of domestic violence statistics including domestic violence homicides, dating violence, domestic violence and children, domestic violence and male victims, rape/sexual assault, stalking, and victim assistance and law enforcement. Each link to these different types of violence has a full and detailed description that lists details of each on a national level. Several different surveys and surveys were used to collect data. The Bureau of Justice Statistics breaks down each statistic by sex, age, race, and relationship status and type.
Flynn, Clifton P. “Relationship Violence by Women: Issues and Implications.”
Family Relations. Vol. 39, No. 2: Apr. 1990.194-198. National Council on Family Relations
Clifton P. Flynn presents an analysis of the use of violence by women in relationships. Flynn’s study focused more on violence done by women, rather than by men in order to prove that women can be batterers as well. He stemmed his research from the lack of empirical data on relationship violence done by women. Flynn also explores the incidence of relationship violence by men and women. There is also information on courtship and marital violence, with statistics included. The effects of violence are listed based on Steinmet’s findings. An explanation of women’s violence, and prevention and intervention advice is offered.
Heart 2 Heart – Support Network and Self-Help Data Base for Abused Women. 2010. Heart 2
Heart. 17 Apr. 2010 <http://www.heart-2-heart.ca/women/page6.htm>
Instead of filtering through facts about violence against women, it was more eye opening to read the testimonials of women that have been through this type of ordeal. From the minor forms of violence such as verbal abuse to the serious forms like physical, this website offered several points of views. One story even had an ending of where the woman killed her husband and she became the first women in California to be granted clemency based on battered woman’s syndrome. These stories are very effective when trying to educate others about violence against women.
MacMillan, Ross, Gartner, Rosemary. "When She BringsHome the Bacon: Labor-Force Participation and the Risk of Spousal Violence Against Women." Journal of Marriage and Family. Vol. 61, No. 4: Nov., 1999. 947-958. National Council on Family Relations.
This article explores the idea that when a man's ability to be the breadwinner is challenged by the working women it directly causes spousal violence against women. The loss of this title is detrimental to the mental health of husbands and it is difficult for men to realize the economic dependence of their wives. Furthermore, if a the husband is out of the job and the wife is employed, this increases the woman's risk of abuse. It goes against the norm of male dominance and female dependence, which in turn can cause the men to react violently while regaining control over their relationship. It is stated that men are to be in control and also that the reason behind domestic violence is due the men declaring control and power over the woman in the relationship. In the end, it is conclusive that it is not the economic status that contributes to the violence in a relationship, it is the symbolic status of the male authority.
Newton, C.J. “Effects of Domestic Violence.” Domestic Violence: An Overview. 2009. 18 April
2010. < http://www.findcounseling.com/journal/domestic-violence/domestic-violence-effects.html>
In this article, there is a list of long-term effects that abused women may suffer from. This website focuses on the mental health of those women who were abused and the possible effects it may have on their children as well. It also includes a study from Johns Hopkins that reports the risks of abused women who are bearing children. Women and children were found to be effected socially and emotionally. There are resources for finding help, advocacy organizations, crisis resources, and professional mental health associations and organizations. There is also a mental health glossary and journal. A hospital directory is also included with listings in various states to aid victims.
No Safe Place: Violence Against Women. 2010. Public Broadcasting Service. 16 Apr. 2010
<http://www.pbs.org/kued/nosafeplace/studyg/domestic.html>
This website was from the PBS channel. No Safe Place was the title of a show they premiered on March 27, 1998. However, the website not only announced the show, it also displayed an article about discussion questions relating to the program. This was a great start to the research of violence against women. It gave a clear definition of domestic violence and how it affects women specifically. It asked and answered the most common questions about domestic violence and provided resources for victims of this type of abuse.
Women’s Web. “An Online Community for Women.” Domestic Violence. 2004-2010. 18 April 2010. < http://www.womensweb.ca/violence/dv/abuse.php>
The Women’s Web contains information on many aspects of a woman’s life. This website is targeted to women ages 18 to 65. They provide information on health, body image, self-empowerment, relationships, and human sexuality. To provide more of a personal feel, there are testimonials available for reading. Women’s Web also gives tools to help women find their self-esteem and offers advice for women’s issues. There is a variety of domestic violence information provided. This site also includes the effects of abuse and explanations for each.
