Religion and domestic violence: Exploring men's perpetration

Sarah Wendt; Josephine Clarke; Wendy Mayer

doi:10.25957/x33r-ev14

Religion and domestic violence: Exploring men's perpetration

Sarah Wendt, Josephine Clarke, Wendy Mayer

College of Education, Psychology and Social Work

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Abstract

Despite the growing research into the domestic violence experiences of different groups of women, religion and domestic violence is an area that is under-theorised and under-researched. In addition, there are limited studies that have
interviewed Christian men regarding their use of violence in intimate partner relationships. The inclusion of men’s own ecclesiastical beliefs and practices in the analysis of domestic violence is needed. Ecclesiastical beliefs and practices
are part of socialisation; hence exploration of the interface between faith, family, institutions, and domestic violence from the viewpoints of men who use violence is needed to advance understandings and solutions. This research study
therefore addressed the research question – what theological framings shape men’s perpetration of domestic violence?

Original language	English
Publisher	Flinders University
Number of pages	63
ISBN (Electronic)	9781925562897
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.25957/x33r-ev14
Publication status	Published - May 2023

Keywords

Domestic violence
Lutheran Church
Domestic Violence Taskforce of the Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand

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Religion and domestic violence: Exploring men's perpetration

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Report on the Round Table Consultation Event – Understanding domestic violence and religion: Exploring how faith-based organisations can be part of the solution. Friday, 28th October, in-person at St Athanasius College, Melbourne and online.

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