It Could Happen To Anyone: Why Battered Women Stay
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Book Overview
Exactly how batterers use women's fear to gain control is documented in this volume. The authors provide a comprehensive examination of current social psychological research and theory about why women stay in abusive relationships and why they leave, and explain why women should not be blamed for their victimization. Written for mental health and social services practitioners, the volume examines a range of topics, including learned helplessness and hopelessness, post-traumatic stress and the 'battered woman syndrome'. Case studies depict the heroic efforts of survivors to liberate themselves from the cultural mores, the sexism and the specific learning patterns that entrap them. Barnett and LaViolette argue that there is no 'type' of woman who is likely to remain in an abusive relationship: behaviours learned through socialization and victimization are key factors that put any woman at risk.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0803953100
ISBN13:9780803953109
Release Date:January 1
Publisher:Sage Publications (CA)
Length:216 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.1" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
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Terrific Book Answers the Question: Why Does She Stay?
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This book clearly answers the question everyone always wants to know: why does she stay? It gives numerous examples of the many reasons women stay, and the factors in their lives that effect that choice. It is the best of any that I've read (20-30) which effectively illuminates their reasons, without demeaning or glorifying them. It is must reading for anyone involved in domestic violence, either as a survivor, case worker, or friend or family of a survivor.
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