Question

Domestic violence - why men abuse women
Domestic violence is an under-reported crime, so it is difficult for agencies to keep accurate statistics.
The perpetrators of this crime are usually men and, although domestic violence can affect anyone,
regardless of their socioeconomic status or their racial and cultural background, women who are young,
have a disability, or who live in rural areas are at greater risk.
Men who abuse family members often think that a ‘real’ man should be tough, powerful and the head of
the household. They may believe that they should make most of the decisions, including about how
money is spent. Some men who use violence come from lower socioeconomic groups and some have
problems with alcohol. However, this is not the case for all men who use domestic violence. The
perpetrator is sober in about half of domestic violence cases where the police are called.
While some men who are violent may think about getting help, the majority don’t. A man who thinks that
he has the right to dominate family members may not believe that he needs help. He may blame the
victim for ‘provoking’ his behaviour. Regular counselling with a trained counsellor can help men who use
violence towards family members to understand and change their behaviour.
Practical strategies include learning that violence and abuse is not caused by anger, but the desire to hurt
or dominate others. The aggressor must also learn how violent behaviour damages his relationship with
his partner and children.
1. Add True or False, quoting the relevant information from the text to justify your answer.
(2 points)
a) One out of every five young women in the world suffers from domestic violence.
b) Alcohol abuse is nearly always at the root of domestic violence.
2. Answer the following questions according to the information given in the text. Use your
own words. (2 points)
a) Who is more likely to suffer from domestic violence?
b) May the idea of what it means to be a man be a cause of violent behaviour?
3. Find words or phrases in the text which mean the same as the following: (1 point)
a) Hard, brutish. c) Not intoxicated by alcohol.
b) Exact, free from error. d) An offender, a wrongdoer.
4. Complete the following sentences. The meaning should be the same as that of the first
sentence. (2 points)
a) The situation will go from bad to worse if he doesn’t undergo counselling for his violent behaviour.
Unless (…)
b) He went on acting violently although he knew his behaviour was damaging his family life. Despite
(…)
c) The counselling programme George has taken is aimed at examining men’s beliefs about violence
and self-control. George has taken (…)
d) Counsellors teach men practical strategies, including self-talk and time out. Men (…)
5. Write a composition with the following title (80-120 words): (3 points)
Is domestic violence on the increase? What social factors are involved?

Answer 1

Hi good afternoon thanks for the points.