Woman Abuse in Canada: Sociological Reflections on the Past, Suggestions for the Future

• NCJ Number: 247830
• Journal: Violence Against Women Volume: 20 Issue: 2 Dated: February 2014 Pages: 228-244
• Author(s): Walter S. DeKeseredy; Molly Dragiewicz
• Date Published: February 2014
• Length: 17 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

Woman abuse in Canada started receiving much sociological attention in the mid-1980s.

Abstract

Woman abuse in Canada started receiving much sociological attention in the mid-1980s. This article describes past scholarly achievements, assesses current contributions, and suggests progressive ways of responding to future challenges. Special attention is given to how broader political economic forces help shape and constrain research on a variety of highly injurious male-to-female assaults that occur in private settings. Abstract published by arrangement with Sage.