Domestic Violence

You may wonder why I wanted to write a blog about domestic violence, there are three reasons for choosing this subject area:

1. It is part of my history as I experienced domestic violence during my first marriage.
2. I undertook doctoral research in domestic violence and how it is supported by patriarchal society, culture and religion.
3. To provide information on the subject of domestic violence.
4. I would also like to think that women who are currently in a violent relationship may learn that it is possible to escape the situation and return to the real you.

Self Help and Realisation

One of the things that I found in my doctoral research is that women who have been through the mill do engage in self help and self realisation, and this is possible for women survivors of domestic violence.

Society tends to view women who experience domestic violence as hopeless victims who are in some way responsible for what has happened to them - I want to show women that it is possible to defy this image that is deep rooted in society. Research shows that at least two women a week are killed by the abusive partner that they have already left, it takes a great deal of courage to leave a violent relationship and there needs to be more recognition of this in both the social and religious spheres.

I hope that you find this blog informative and come back for more - thanks for visiting.

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