{"id":5571,"date":"2022-07-16T10:38:48","date_gmt":"2022-07-16T10:38:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.politicsphere.com\/?p=5571"},"modified":"2022-07-16T10:42:13","modified_gmt":"2022-07-16T10:42:13","slug":"does-domestic-violence-have-to-be-physical","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.politicsphere.com\/does-domestic-violence-have-to-be-physical\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Domestic Violence have to be Physical?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Domestic violence does not have to be physical. It can also be sexual, emotional, and controlling. Domestic violence occurs in almost all social classes, socioeconomic, religious, and cultural groups. World Health Organization (WHO<\/a>) reports that this burden is global and mainly affects women.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Domestic violence doesn’t have to be physical. It can be defined as actions that cause physical, psychological, or sexual harm to a person in the relationship. The most visible form of domestic abuse is violence. You can often see the results of slapping, hitting, kicking, and beating. You can also see sexual violence, such as forced sexual intercourse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Non-violent emotional abuse can be more brutal to see. Abuse that takes an emotional form can include insults, belittling, and constant humiliation. This type of domestic abuse is psychological. In such instances, it is harder to draw a concrete line between what is right and wrong. This dilemma has led to domestic abuse being reported or noticed if it is violent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Non-violent abuse can have severe health effects on a person. After years of this abuse, a person becomes conditioned to behave in a way that prevents the abuse. Behaviors such as isolating family and friends, reporting their movements; and handing over control of financial resources are critical examples of unseen non-violent abuse. These controlling behaviors can lead to psychological illnesses such as depression and anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Common is Non-Violent Domestic Abuse?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A study by WHO on 24000 women from 10 different countries reported that 20\u201375% of women are experiencing emotional abuse. These statistics include any abusive act, or more, from a partner in their lifetime. The current research literature argues that different types of violence often coexist. This factor means victims often experience both physical and non-physical domestic abuse. [Further Reading<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why don’t women leave non-violent, abusive partners?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most women become conditioned to the abuse through positive and negative reinforcement. Non-physical abusers are often master manipulators. The victim ends up developing strategies to maximize their safety and that of their children. The inaction on the part of the victim can be a subconsciously calculated assessment of how to protect themselves best. The fears surrounding leaving an abuser stem from fear of retaliation, no access to personal financial resources, and possible separation from children in lengthy custody battles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another reason is that the victim is sometimes in love and hopes the partner will change. Education surrounding abuse is sometimes not readily available. Victims can go years without seeing a problem in their partner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When do women leave non-violent, abusive partners?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Several factors are involved when women finally find the courage to leave abusive partners. Often victims experience an escalation in the non-physical abuse severity, which leads them to a realization that the partner will not change. These eye-opening moments are often coupled with research into the behaviors. It leads to recognition in the victim that the violence is harmful to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What risk factors lead to non-physical abuse?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n