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Causes of Violence Against Women

© Teresa Brouwer

How do we stop violence against women? A lot of people ask this question. Most of us bang our heads against the wall trying to figure out the right answer. But we must analyze where the problem stems from before we can figure out a solution.

Environmental: We live in a world where we always look up to mommy and daddy. The first voice we hear is our mother’s and the first man in our life is our father’s. These two people have a major impact in our lives. What our parents say and do good or bad, leaves a mark in our lives forever.

Children are born with no knowledge, but they are born with emotions and feelings. But for a lot of children, they are faced with fear and anger starting from the time they were born. Our parents teach us right from wrong and they instill good morals and values in us. We only know what we were taught and who we become as adults, depends on how we were raised.

Abuse is learned behavior. Have you ever heard of the expression, “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree?” When children watch their fathers beat their mothers more than likely the children will grow up and become abusers themselves.

“Children from violent homes are 74% more likely to commit assault.” (Speaking of Women’s Health Brochure) “More than half the children who witness their fathers beating their mothers become batterers or victims too. Boys are more likely to become batterers. Girls frequently date or marry abusers and nearly 80% of girls who have been physically abused by guys they date continue to see them.” (Speaking of Women’s Health Brochure)

Children develop destructive behaviors and attitudes. They become depressed and develop low self-esteem. Many teenagers will abuse drugs and alcohol and become runaways. They grow up believing that abuse is natural and living in fear is normal.

AS A RESULT:
Boys: Boys may have fights at school and develop serious problems with temper tantrums. They might lash out at objects and abuse pets.
Men: On Oprah January 24th, 2003 – men came forward and said that they could only feel and show anger and happiness. They hardly ever show sadness or show signs of being stressed.
Girls: Girls develop a need to please. They will do more than needed to avoid anger. They will cringe if someone raises their arm and is startled when they hear loud voices.

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