Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Making sociological sense out of trends in intimate partner violence: the social structure of violence against women
Other Titles:	Violence against women
Authors:	Michalski, Joseph H
Keywords:	Advocacy;Community education;Theories of violence;Policy;Representations of women;Cross-cultural;Community attitudes
Year:	2004
Publisher:	Sage Publications
Citation:	10 (6), June 2004
Notes:	Drawing upon existing theoretical models and comparative research, this article attempts to identify some of the key factors contributing to the persistence of violence against women across a range of cultural, social, historical and economic backgrounds. Criticisms of a culturally-centred approach to violence against women that focuses on the demographics and psychology of violence are considered and it is suggested that greater emphasis needs to be placed on the social structures and relationships that perpetuate and promote intimate partner violence across geographical regions. Suggests that social isolation, inequality, the absence of integrated social networks, ‘distance’ in relationships, the centralisations of authoritative bodies and degree of exposure to non-violent strategies for conflict resolution are each contributing factors, and some of the implications of these conclusions for future policy, research and practice are considered.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/15703
ISSN:	1077-8012
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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