Family Violence Ch. 12

_____________ percent of female homicide victims were murdered by an intimate partner.

42

_____________ percent of male homicide victims were murdered by an intimate partner.

5

Dante and Nina have a tumultuous relationship, and occasionally there is some pushing or shoving between them during arguments. These interactions are best described as

common couple violence

The state is becoming increasingly involved in the role of the family, as illustrated by all of the following EXCEPT

decreasing family reliance on religious authorities.

More cases of child abuse are perpetrated by _____________ than any other group.

mothers

Most people who do not report intimate partner violence to the police fail to do so because

they are afraid of the consequences

In countries were men have greater educational and occupational advantages

violence against women is more common

Lorena shot her husband after years of physical abuse at his hands. Her behavior is best classified as

violence resistance

Elder abuse is reported by approximately _____________ percent of the population over 60.

10

According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence survey, _____________ percent of women and _____________ percent of men have been raped during their life time.

18,1

For most of American history, rape could not legally occur in a marriage because wives did not have the right to say no to sex. This law began to change starting in

1970

The homicide rate among children has decreased by _____________ percent.

20

According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence survey, _____________ percent of women are raped or experience an attempted rape while in college.

20-25

According to national surveys, _____________ of men and _____________ of women report being victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking in their lifetime.

29, 36

In the Catholic church child abuse scandal, _____________ percent of the victims were boys.

80

Of the reported child abuse cases, approximately _____________ percent happen at the hands of the child's parents.

80

The most likely victim of family violence is a woman of _____________ race/ethnicity.

American Indian

The LEAST likely victim of family violence is a woman of _____________ race/ethnicity.

Asian

Rape occurs primarily

among acquaintances, with mild or threatened violence

The decrease in family violence has been attributed to

an increase in working women

According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence survey, more women have been raped than

are on the pill

Contrary to stereotypes, children are least likely to be abused _____________.

by a friend or neighbor

Women who suffered sexual abuse in their past were most likely to

cohabit but not marry

The physical, sexual, or emotional abuse of a parent or older family member is defined as

elder abuse

In one year, women are _____________ times as likely as men to be victims of intimate partner violence.

five

The effects of child abuse are often first noted

in their behavior

John and Martha are in love and have a sexual relationship. Martha is also John's aunt. In most states, this meets the legal definition of:

incest

A sociological study of family violence should include a consideration of all of the following EXCEPT

individual traits of abusers

According to the text, family violence is usually characterized by

intimacy where the individuals interact in private.

Jack and Jill live together and have a romantic relationship. Occasionally they get into screaming matches that escalate into pushing. This is considered

intimate partner violence

Erica is experiencing psychological abuse and fears her husband's violent outbursts are becoming more dangerous. Erica is most likely experiencing

intimate terrorism

Statistics on violence in same-sex partnerships are limited but indicate that

lesbian and straight women are equally likely to be victims.

Parents who cannot afford to provide adequate food and shelter for their children

may also be guilty of neglect

If George's parents fail to take him to school on a consistent basis, they

may be guilty of neglect

Sue and Larry are both hotheads and often physically battle for control in their relationship. They are likely engaged in

mutual violent control

The most common form of elder abuse is

neglect

Most of the elderly who report abuse are abused by

other family members

Kay's boyfriend had sex with her after she drank too much and passed out. This meets the legal definition of

rape

Jan was fondled by a stranger on her way to the bathroom when she was out with her friends. This meets the legal definition of

sexual assault

Risk factors for children being abused include all of the following EXCEPT

single parenthood

Feminists are concerned about power differentials built into the family system, including

the expectation that husbands should have power over wives.