I think this must be the study I was asking about yesterday, but still cant find and links to the actual study ie whether it is available to download. It has now been quoted in a number of newspapers, along with calls that Government should look at why it funds womens refuges more than mens. ... Researchers questioned 1,104 young men and women about physical aggression and controlling behaviour involving partners and friends. Study leader Dr Elizabeth Bates, from the University of Cumbria, said: Previous studies have sought to explain male violence towards women as arising from patriarchal values, which motivate men to seek to control womens behaviour, using violence if necessary. This study found that women demonstrated a desire to control their partners and were more likely to use physical aggression than men. This suggests that IPV may not be motivated by patriarchal values and needs to be studied within the context of other forms of aggression, which has potential implications for interventions. ... The stereotypical popular view is still one of dominant control by men. That does occur but research over the last 10 to 15 years has highlighted the fact that women are controlling and aggressive in relationships too. A contributing factor could be that in the past women have talked about it more. The feminist movement made violence towards women something we talk about. Now there is more support for men and more of them are feeling comfortable coming forward. ...
Posted on: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 16:30:21 +0000
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