Domestic Violence Is Common in Term Paper

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Ferguson wrongly assumes that the one who initiates violence must also be worthy of it. This is a way of saying that domestic violence can be justified as long as the partner who initiated has enough reasons to do so. In my opinion, domestic violence is always wrong and can never be justified. If one partner has transgressed or if one of them fails to earn or usually squanders money, then alternatives to violence must be sought. In our times, many alternatives are available including marriage counseling, couple therapy, intervention of family and friends and then of course divorce which should be seen as the last resort. To use violence in order to maintain authority is a sign of weakness and also indicates a weak, lopsided marriage. Marriage or any relationship for that matter must be based on two people's willingness to stay with each other.
If one partner is abusive or the other is consistently altering his or her behavior to please a partner when there was nothing wrong with the behavior, then this indicates problems in the relationship. Such a relationship breeds violence. A relationship must be based on mutual love and respect. If two people are unable to build a positive relationship, they must seek ways to amicably end it or find ways to improve it instead of using violence to vent out their frustrations and disappointments.

Domestic violence is abuse of power. And wrong use of power in a relationship can cause it to weaken or wither away. As a golden rule, we must always remember that violence cannot be used even as the last resort. It is an ugly practice that indicates abuse of power, low-esteem and absence of balance......

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