DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

 

INTRODUCTION

Domestic violence is a subject that has been discussed widely over the years. It has been researched on many times by different institutions. The researches tend to look more towards how it affects children. They tend to focus more on the children and they forget to focus also on its effect on the society as whole. This research will majorly focus on the effects of domestic violence on the society as a whole and steps that can be taken to reduce its effect on the society.

The society consists of many people.one of the main effects that that domestic violence has on the society is it threatens the existing security of the people. When one person experiences domestic violence, the others are concerned about their safety and they may seek shelter somewhere else that is safer. This may lead to depression and may affect their future. Parents who abuse their children can cause exhibition of symptoms such as stress, depression and even sickness. Such children may grow up to be isolated from family life and this may destroy the family fabric of the society on which the society is formed.

Elderly people can also experience domestic violence. This can be done by exploiting them financially, beating them and refusing to help them get their basic needs. This may lead to their deaths and even cause emotional damage to them hence dismantling their ability to live normal lives as humans. Elderly people though they form a small fraction of the society they play major roles in the society which ensure that the society runs well through their vast experience. Some elderly people also hold a lot of responsibilities which can be affected when they face domestic violence which in turn affects the society.

Domestic violence is a vice that occur across people of all ages, race, religion, socio-economic status and all culture among the society. Different cultures host different believe systems which may help to foster conditions that create domestic violence. As the society becomes more multi-cultural it has become difficult to deal with domestic violence and the authority or people concerned have to deal with it in relation to the culture of the victim. This enables the society to continue to co-exist together as the act is able to be criminalized no matter the culture.

A society that has experienced a lot of domestic violence tend to have a lot of criminal and school dropouts in its society compared to another which rarely experiences domestic violence. Also intimate relationships which raise children in a way that exposes them to domestic violence; the children may become harsh in the future and may end up being emotionally depressed. People who are exposed to domestic violence by people they know tend to be more suicidal and introverts due to the loss of self-esteem and lack of trust.

Domestic violence societies also tend to produce a society that is unequal as women are the most common victims of domestic violence. This tends to create perception that they deserve it. Cases where women are sexually abused also go unreported hence they do not get justice they deserve leading to inequality in the society. Some women usually develop fear of reporting this case based on discrimination which previous cases have been given.

RECOMMENDATIONS      

One of the main areas is coming up with legislations that will enable justice to be served timely and the victims will receive the required attention according to their needs. Complains raised by the victims should be promptly answered without delay. Such legislations can be done by the government by strengthening of existing laws. Court orders should also be implemented in faster manner. Setting up a speed dial which can be accessed by the victims is the other way which can cur and regulate domestic violence