DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON WOMEN IN UK

Domestic Violence on Women in UK

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Background1

Research Proposal1

Domestic Violence1

Extent of domestic violence in the UK2

Effects of domestic violence2

Nature of domestic violence3

1. Sexual abuse4

2. Control and Coercive behaviour4

3. Financial Control5

4. Forced marriages5

5. Young women5

6. Cases involving prostitution6

7. Violence and disabled women6

Alternatives to temporary solutions for survivors6

Social linkage to hierarchy of needs theory7

Ethical Considerations8

Scope of Research8

Researcher Identity9

Statistics9

Personal Experience9

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW10

Public Policies11

Legislation Providing Safety & Protection to Women And Vulnerable Adults11

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY13

Quantitative Data Analysis13

Qualitative Data Analysis13

Research Design & Data Collection13

Limitations14

References15

APPENDIX: Questionnaire13

Domestic Violence on Women in UK

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Background

Research Proposal

A proposal is a formal request presented in the form of a project outline to be approved in order for the project to be executed. It highlights the contents of the main project/thesis/dissertation.

Research Proposals are scientific in nature, which can be evidenced by the fact that they contain imperative parts called “research methodology”, “sampling procedure/technique” as well as acknowledgement of the constraints that apply to the selected methodology. The purpose of formulating one usually is to gain approval or permission to go forward with the project (academic) or experimentation, or requesting for funds.

Domestic Violence

If loosely defined, 'Domestic Violence' may be termed as violence within the family. Mostly it is aimed towards an intimate partner, usually one who is living with the abuser. The abuse could take various forms other than physical violence, such as psychological (emotional/mental), sexual abuse, dominance/control, stalking, intimidating, depriving the victim economically. Inclusion of various related criminal activities is also debated upon.

Extent of domestic violence in the UK

Majority of the times, the victim of domestic violence happens to be the female spouse/partner, even though the figure might have changed significantly in the recent decades. In the United Kingdom alone, cases of domestic violence against women have been reported to be a shockingly high 80% of 13,500 reports (Topping 2013, p.n.d.). Incidents involving humiliation, threats, punishment, frightening, and forceful marriages are also included within the category.

Effects of domestic violence

Women get affected by domestic violence disastrously. The effects on their lives might be routine as well as long term, depending on the duration, type, and intensity of abuse. Out of all the acknowledged cases of homelessness of women, 40% claimed that domestic violence was the reason behind them being deprived of shelter (Cramer and Carter 2002, p.12). Injuries were also reported in cases of domestic violence: of all the reported injuries, 46% had to bear mild injuries, 20% had to bear moderate-level injuries, whereas 6% had to go through severe damage. A staggering 31% also reported to be experiencing emotional and mental crisis (Walby & Allen 2004, pp.34-35). It also had a negative impact on female employment; with as many as 21% of domestic violence victims taking leaves from work, and 2% losing their jobs (Walby & Allen 2004, pp.38-39). Female health also declined with the abuse, as seen by an escalated number of related cases of psychosomatic problems, anxiety, depression, sexual dysfunction, eating disorders, and negative impact on reproductive health (Krug et al 2002, ...