Domestic Violence

To show the audience what other aspects our documentary will be dealing with, i thought I'd add some extra information!! :D

Domestic violence is the power of men to control woman by physical force. Because it takes place behind closed doors it is extremely difficult to measure and document. Many woman fail to report violence because they feel they may not be taken seriously or because they are afraid of the repercussions. Acts such as kicking and punching are easily recognized, however behaviour such as threats, verbal abuse, psychological manipulation and sexual intimidation may not be necessarily seen as domestic violence.

Feminists beleive that domestic violence is a problem of patriarchy, and the violence may be an attempt to re-exert and maintain power and control.

• Although domestic violence is chronically under reported, research estimates that it:
  accounts for 16% of all violent crime.
• Has more repeat victims than any other crime (on average there will have been 35 assaults before a victim calls the police)
• Costs in excess of £23bn a year.
• Claims the lives of two women each week.
• Is the largest cause of morbidity worldwide in women aged 19-44, greater than war, cancer or motor vehicle accidents.
• Will affect 1 in 4 women in their lifetime.

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