Battered Women's Syndrome
Title: Battered Women's Syndrome
Category: /Law & Government/Government & Politics
Details: Words: 3626 | Pages: 13 (approximately 235 words/page)
Battered Women's Syndrome
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understanding of the plight of the battered woman. Given the
prevalence of domestic abuse in our society, it is important to
realize that the battered woman does not like abuse or is responsible
for her victimization. The three theories discussed above all offer
rationale explanations for why a battered women often stays with her
abuser and explore the psychological harm caused by abuse while
discounting the popular perception that battered women must enjoy the
abuse.