Thinking theoretically about male violence against women in rural places: A review of the extant sociological literature and suggestions for future theorizing

Abstract

Sociological research on male-to-female violence against women in rural places has mushroomed over the past 20 years. Nonetheless, theoretical developments are not keeping pace with the burgeoning contemporary empirical literature. This article reviews the current state of sociological theoretical work in the field and suggests new ways of thinking theoretically about woman abuse in rural places.