Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Abject economics: the effects of battering and violence on women's work and employability
Other Titles:	Violence against women
Authors:	Moe, Angela M Bell, Myrtle P
Keywords:	Workplaces;Financial abuse;Theories of violence;Welfare;Economic costs
Year:	2004
Publisher:	Sage Publications
Citation:	10 (1), January 2004
Notes:	Presents the theoretical framework for, methodology and results of a US study directed at examining the impact of domestic violence on the employability and working capacity of women from a range of educational, socio-economic and employment backgrounds. A review of literature addressing the effects of domestic violence on women’s working life, the costs of domestic and workplace violence to employers and the links between domestic violence, poverty and receipt of welfare is provided. The findings identify a range of physical, emotional, psychological and economic consequences abuse can have for employability and working capacity, as well as several context-specific consequences that emerged from the research. Common experiences and responses of participants are discussed and it is suggested that, given the critical role financial independence can play in women’s decision to leave an abusive relationship, further research and policy development in this area is imperative.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/13221
ISSN:	1077-8012
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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