Question 1

What group largely contributed to the global recognition of domestic violence as an extensive and long-existing phenomenon?&#10;A) human rights leaders&#10;B) media correspondents and news reporters&#10;C) victims of domestic abuse and activists who work with them&#10;D) politicians and leading political strategists

Accepted Answer

Victims of domestic abuse and activists who work with them have played a significant role in bringing domestic violence to the forefront of global attention through their efforts in advocacy, awareness-raising, and lobbying for policy change. Their experiences, stories, and first-hand accounts have helped to shed light on the pervasive and damaging effects of domestic violence, and have contributed to the development of a broader understanding of the issue as a human rights violation that affects individuals, families, and communities. While human rights leaders, media correspondents, and politicians have also played important roles in acknowledging and addressing domestic violence, it is the tireless work of victims and advocates that has largely contributed to the recognition of domestic violence as an extensive and long-existing phenomenon.

Question 2

Discuss the strategies the women in the focus groups suggested to address the issue of domestic violence and empower women to change their situations. Do you agree or disagree with these strategies? Why or why not? Are there other factors and/or issues which still need to be addressed? What needs to be done in order to empower women and eradicate domestic violence from the lives of South Asian women and all women?

Varies. May include the following:
-domestic violence should be addressed through simple and tangible strategies that are empowering and meaningful to women, such as providing life skills, job skills, and language development.

Accepted Answer

Varies. May include the following:&#10;-domestic violence should be addressed through simple and tangible strategies that are empowering and meaningful to women, such as providing life skills, job skills, and language development.

Question 3

Both intentional physical and nonphysical harm perpetrated by an intimate partner against a woman is often an unrecognized cause of all of the following EXCEPT ______.&#10;A) chronic fatigue syndrome&#10;B) chronic stress-related disorders&#10;C) psychological and mental health problems&#10;D) chronic health problems from bodily traumas

Accepted Answer

Intentional physical and nonphysical harm perpetrated by an intimate partner against a woman is recognized as a cause of chronic stress-related disorders, psychological and mental health problems, and chronic health problems from bodily traumas. However, it is not a recognized cause of chronic fatigue syndrome.

Question 4

According to Krishnan and colleagues, whose voice has been left out of the discussion defining domestic violence?&#10;A) family preservationists&#10;B) ecological standpoints&#10;C) feminist theorists&#10;D) victims of domestic violence

Accepted Answer

Krishnan and colleagues have pointed out that the voices of victims of domestic violence have been left out of the discussions defining domestic violence. This highlights a significant gap in understanding and addressing the issue from the perspective of those directly affected.

Question 5

What research method did Krishnan and colleagues use in order to collect information about domestic violence among South Asian women living in the United States?&#10;A) in-person survey responses&#10;B) one-on-one interviews&#10;C) nation-wide phone survey responses&#10;D) focus groups

Accepted Answer

The text states that the researchers used focus groups to collect information about domestic violence among South Asian women living in the United States.

Question 6

What percentage of South Asian immigrants have been victims of domestic violence?&#10;A) 20-25% or greater&#10;B) 15-20% or fewer&#10;C) 35%&#10;D) 25-35%

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that roughly 20-25% or greater of South Asian immigrants have experienced domestic violence, which is notably higher than the national average.

Question 7

The women in Krishnan and colleague's study defined domestic violence with all of the following elements EXCEPT ______.&#10;A) emotional abuse&#10;B) physical abuse&#10;C) physiological abuse&#10;D) verbal abuse

Accepted Answer

The women in Krishnan and colleague's study defined domestic violence with elements of emotional abuse, physical abuse, and verbal abuse, but not physiological abuse.

Question 8

Which of the following strategies did not contribute to the more realistic and clearer picture of women's lives in South Asian immigrant communities?&#10;A) publicizing South Asian women in abusive relationships&#10;B) tightening and restricting South Asian immigration&#10;C) training social and healthcare workers&#10;D) improving legislation regarding domestic violence

Accepted Answer

Tightening and restricting South Asian immigration would not contribute to a more realistic and clearer picture of women's lives in South Asian immigrant communities. This strategy could potentially harm innocent individuals seeking refuge or opportunities and would not address the issue of domestic violence. The other options all contribute in different ways to improving the understanding and support for South Asian women in these communities.

Question 9

Discuss the barriers South Asian women face in leaving a violent relationship. What are the values and norms, support factors, and individual factors which must be taken into account when deciding to leave or stay in abusive relationships?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Recent research indicates the women's lengths of stay in violent relationships ______ with ethnicity, assimilation to the dominant culture and acculturation levels, and attitudes and norms regarding family, marriage, sex roles, and domestic violence.

A) varies
B) does not vary
C) increases
D) decreases

Accepted Answer

Recent research indicates that women's lengths of stay in violent relationships vary with ethnicity, assimilation to the dominant culture and acculturation levels, and attitudes and norms regarding family, marriage, sex roles, and domestic violence. Factors such as economic dependence, fear of deportation, and lack of support networks can also contribute to the variability in the length of stay.

Deck 40: Lifting the Veil of Secrecy: Domestic Violence Against South Asian Women in the United States