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

Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)
Other Authors: Roleff, Tamara L., 1959-
Language:English
Published: San Diego, Calif. : Greenhaven Press, [2000], ©2000.
Series:Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)
Subjects:
Family violence.
Physical Description:176 pages ; 23 cm.
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Domestic violence is a serious problem / Marva Bledsoe
  • The seriousness of domestic violence is exaggerated / Philip Jenkins
  • Female violence against men is a serious problem / Philip W. Cook
  • The seriousness of female violence against men has been exaggerated / Christine Wicker
  • Domestic violence is a serious problem for gays / Steve Friess
  • Domestic violence among gays is not society's problem / Mike Royko
  • Alcohol abuse causes domestic violence / Jerry P. Flanzer
  • Alcohol abuse does not cause domestic violence / Larry W. Bennett
  • Patriarchal customs cause violence against women / Viviane Lerner
  • Patriarchy does not cause violence against women / Mona Charen
  • Sports culture contributes to domestic violence / Jeff Benedict
  • The Violence against Women Act can reduce domestic violence / Bonnie J. Campbell
  • The Violence against Women Act is unjust / Frank S. Zepezauer
  • Mandatory arrest laws can reduce domestic violence / Julian Leigh
  • Mandatory arrest laws are unjust / Janell D. Schmidt and Lawrence W. Sherman
  • Restraining orders may empower women against domestic violence / K.J. Wilson
  • Restraining orders may incite domestic violence / Gerald McOscar
  • Therapy programs for batterers are effective at reducing domestic violence / Craig Chalquist
  • Therapy programs for batterers are ineffective at reducing domestic violence / Margaret A. Hagen
  • Welfare reform must include an exemption for victims of domestic violence / Jennifer Gonnerman
  • Welfare reform should not include an exemption for victims of domestic violence / Sally L. Satel.