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Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Backlash and beyond : shifts in community attitudes to domestic violence
Other Titles:	DVIRC Quarterly
Authors:	McKenzie, Mandy
Keywords:	Community attitudes;Community education;Prevention
Year:	2007
Publisher:	Domestic Violence & Incest Resource Centre
Citation:	1, Autumn 2007
Notes:	General Overview: This Australian article reflects on the changing perceptions in the community about the gendered nature of domestic violence. Discussion:A 2006 community survey of Victorians revealed that about 20% of respondents believed that domestic violence is perpetrated equally by men and women. This article explores the reasons for the increase in this perception. Men's and father's rights groups have argued that women are as likely to be violent as men but the author suggests that the changed perception is more likely to be related to beliefs that women have now achieved equality and can, therefore, behave like men in relationships. Media interest in reports of violence perpetrated by girls and young women may also have contributed to this survey result. The author notes that feminist theorists have begun to move away from explanations of violence that focus only on patriarchy, and have begun to research women's violence. Community education and prevention campaigns are moving from awareness-raising and risk-avoidance strategies and towards education regarding ethical, non-violent relationships. These strategies may need to work with popular images of "girl power" and use the voices of pro-feminist men.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/13547
ISSN:	1324-4264
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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