One in every four women will experience domestic violence during their life time, and most do not know how to handle the situation. Domestic violence is a very dangerous situation to be in, and it is a part of some people’s everyday life. This is not just something that happens to women, however women are more prone to domestic violence than men. “85% of domestic violence victims are women… Police report that between 40% and 60% of the calls they receive, especially on the night shift, are domestic violence disputes”. (http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/domviol/facts.htm). Physical abuse is the more well-known type of domestic violence that people are familiar with. However, domestic violence is not just considered physical abuse; it is also verbal, sexual, and financial, but they all are linked to physical abuse. Due to the increase rate of suicides about 3-4 years back, verbal abuse has become more of a serious problem. However, verbal abuse is used to be somewhat of a notorious topic, and some people do not see verbal abuse as a big deal. “I used to say I found the verbal abuse much worse than the physical abuse… It was the constant verbal [attacks] that used to get me down more than anything”. (Johnson I). Verbal abuse goes deeper than the scars that are made when being physical abused. Not to say that any abuse is worse than the other, but each type has a different effect. When a person is constantly being put down and told that he/she is worthless that person may began to believe it. Usually verbal abuse comes with physical abuse, and that is why so many people have a hard time of getting out. While being hurt that person’s emotions are also being toyed with. The victim is constantly being told they are worthless and everything bad that happens is his/her fault and nobody else will want that person. So instead of the victim trying to get away when the abuse begins, he/she tries to figure out ways to make it better, since he/she truly believes it’s their fault. Verbal abuse messes with the head, and it’s a constant battle between that person’s mind, and the abuser. To continue, domestic violence is also in the form of sexual abuse.
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Sexual abuse is a very difficult topic to touch upon, and this is because there is also sexism, or favoritism, when dealing with this. Women are more prone to get a case when it comes to sexual abuse because that’s just how society is. When a woman cries rape everybody turns their head and feels sympathy for that women. However, when a man cries rape the reaction is not the same, especially if it is done by a woman. “One in 6 women and 1 in 33 men have experienced an attempted or completed rape.”. (http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/domviol/facts.htm). Sexual abuse is also linked to physical/verbal abuse. Sexual abuse is also something a person cannot escape all the time, especially domestic sexual abuse. “A sexual abuse victim who cannot escape the abuse learns to ‘watch’ her own victimization from a spot on the ceiling”. (Dutton 165). Just like physical and verbal abuse, sexual abuse seems unescapable for those who go through it. Some may argue that the victim can tell somebody or get a law suit, but it is not always that easy. Take for instance a woman who is being sexually abused by her husband. She does not want to take part in any actually sexual act, but she is a victim of domestic violence, and her husband constantly forces her to be sexual against her will. This is considered sexual abuse, and even rape, but who would really take this case into deep consideration since she is married to her abuser; especially when he can say she loves to role play. Sexual abuse is a highly sensitive case, and always has to be handled with care. Additionally, financial abuse is another type of domestic violence that occurs in everyday lives. Financial abuse is another way an abuser can keep control of his/her victim. This is not just taking that persons hard earned money, it is also monitoring and holding everything that that person does. For example, Anthony and Tori are dating. They both have well-paying jobs, however only one of them get to use their money freely. Anthony pays all the bills and they rest
Sexual abuse is a very difficult topic to touch upon, and this is because there is also sexism, or favoritism, when dealing with this. Women are more prone to get a case when it comes to sexual abuse because that’s just how society is. When a woman cries rape everybody turns their head and feels sympathy for that women. However, when a man cries rape the reaction is not the same, especially if it is done by a woman. “One in 6 women and 1 in 33 men have experienced an attempted or completed rape.”. (http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/domviol/facts.htm). Sexual abuse is also linked to physical/verbal abuse. Sexual abuse is also something a person cannot escape all the time, especially domestic sexual abuse. “A sexual abuse victim who cannot escape the abuse learns to ‘watch’ her own victimization from a spot on the ceiling”. (Dutton 165). Just like physical and verbal abuse, sexual abuse seems unescapable for those who go through it. Some may argue that the victim can tell somebody or get a law suit, but it is not always that easy. Take for instance a woman who is being sexually abused by her husband. She does not want to take part in any actually sexual act, but she is a victim of domestic violence, and her husband constantly forces her to be sexual against her will. This is considered sexual abuse, and even rape, but who would really take this case into deep consideration since she is married to her abuser; especially when he can say she loves to role play. Sexual abuse is a highly sensitive case, and always has to be handled with care. Additionally, financial abuse is another type of domestic violence that occurs in everyday lives. Financial abuse is another way an abuser can keep control of his/her victim. This is not just taking that persons hard earned money, it is also monitoring and holding everything that that person does. For example, Anthony and Tori are dating. They both have well-paying jobs, however only one of them get to use their money freely. Anthony pays all the bills and they rest