Domestic violence : opposing viewpoints / Tamara L. Roleff, book editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Roleff, Tamara L., 1959-

Lipman Criminology Library Fund.

Series:

Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)

Opposing viewpoints series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Family violence.

Physical Description:

176 pages ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

San Diego, Calif. : Greenhaven Press, [2000]

Summary:

- Current book and periodical bibliographies- Lists of organizations to contact- Critical thinking activities and discussion questions- Illustrations, inserts, and cartoons- Titles continually revised and updated- Biographical sketch of authors- Paper and durable library bindings

Contents:

Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints? 7

Chapter 1 Is Domestic Violence a Serious Problem?

1. Domestic Violence Is a Serious Problem / Marva Bledsoe 15

2. The Seriousness of Domestic Violence Is Exaggerated / Philip Jenkins 19

3. Female Violence Against Men Is a Serious Problem / Philip W. Cook 25

4. The Seriousness of Female Violence Against Men Has Been Exaggerated / Christine Wicker 34

5. Domestic Violence Is a Serious Problem for Gays / Steve Friess 41

6. Domestic Violence Among Gays Is Not Society's Problem / Mike Royko 47

Chapter 2 What Factors Contribute to Domestic Violence?

1. Alcohol Abuse Causes Domestic Violence / Jerry P. Flanzer 54

2. Alcohol Abuse Does Not Cause Domestic Violence / Larry W. Bennett 63

3. Patriarchal Customs Cause Violence Against Women / Viviane Lerner 71

4. Patriarchy Does Not Cause Violence Against Women / Mona Charen 78

5. Sports Culture Contributes to Domestic Violence / Jeff Benedict 82

Chapter 3 Do Legal Remedies Against Domestic Violence Work?

1. The Violence Against Women Act Can Reduce Domestic Violence / Bonnie J. Campbell 94

2. The Violence Against Women Act Is Unjust / Frank S. Zepezauer 100

3. Mandatory Arrest Laws Can Reduce Domestic Violence / Julian Leigh 107

4. Mandatory Arrest Laws Are Unjust / Janell D. Schmidt, Lawrence W. Sherman 116

5. Restraining Orders May Empower Women Against Domestic Violence / K.J. Wilson 127

6. Restraining Orders May Incite Domestic Violence / Gerald McOscar 134

Chapter 4 How Can Society Help Victims of Domestic Violence?

1. Therapy Programs for Batterers Are Effective at Reducing Domestic Violence / Craig Chalquist 142

2. Therapy Programs for Batterers Are Ineffective at Reducing Domestic Violence / Margaret A. Hagen 149

3. Welfare Reform Must Include an Exemption for Victims of Domestic Violence / Jennifer Gonnerman 154

4. Welfare Reform Should Not Include an Exemption for Victims of Domestic Violence / Sally L. Satel 160.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 170-171) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Lipman Criminology Library Fund.

ISBN:

0737703466

0737703458

OCLC:

42475615