Question

Explain the following concept with an example.

Domestic violence

Answer 1

Domestic violence refers to abuse within the family. Violence implies psychological, emotional, verbal and physical torture. Mostly, it goes unreported, as it is treated as a personal matter and is perceived to be ‘normal’ in the patriarchal system.

Example:

1. Torturing of daughter-in-law by in laws 
2. Husband hitting his wife and children

Answer 2

1. Domestic violence is abuse within a family. Violence refers to psychological, emotional, verbal, and physical suffering. Most of it remains unnoticed due to its perception as a personal issue and its acceptance as ‘normal’ in a patriarchal society.
2. Domestic abuse affects people of all ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, and genders.
3. Patriarchy, unhealthy relationships, vulnerability, and other factors all contribute to domestic violence.
4. Examples include snarky remarks, bickering, labelling, verbal spats, and physical attacks.
5. Domestic abuse is unacceptable in the 21st century, and it is vital to raise awareness about it.