Domestic Violence And Sociological Perspective Or Sociological Imagination

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The Sociological Perspective
Introduction
Sociology is the systematic study of individuals and society and how this impacts people through the social interaction and social structure. The social interactions influence human behavior individually or as a group. To C Wright Mills the sociological perspective or imagination represents an awareness of the relationship between the self and the society, and forces shaping peoples’ lives. This helps link personal troubles which are the obstacles that individuals face with the public issues, which are the social problems. The sociological perspective can be used to evaluate the problem and issue of domestic violence.
Domestic violence and “sociological perspective” or sociological imagination
When looking at domestic violence or gender based violence, we can shift from addressing the problem at the personal level in the broader social context (Berns 263). In the past, the media and academia merely mentioned the problem of domestic violence as it was seen as a private matter. Nowadays things have changed as it is a public issue that is discussed more openly in the Western world. For instance, there are groups and activists advocating against domestic violence and human trafficking as advocates against domestic violence seek to eliminate the problem. However, there are differences in how the issue is tackled as people’s beliefs, attitudes and experiences influence their decision. Among immigrant families with poor English language communication skills, the risk of domestic violence is higher when they have no social support.
The structures that enforce ideas on domestic violence are historical and cultural, and domestic violence is more than personal issues affecting family members or those living together. Knoblock (92) pointed out that since the society views men and women differently people expect them to be treated differently. It is no wonder that in most societies women are oppressed and devalued and this is a precursor to violence against women (Knoblock 92). In the social structure the place and role of both male and female members of the society are different. Furthermore, the social institutions make it more difficult to address domestic violence If the victims of domestic violence ...