Essay #1

Consequences of Domestic Violence

Domestic violence has serious consequences, and there are four principal areas that it affects; for example: physical, psychological, financial and social. The physical effects are the most common consequences of the aggression, according to Cathy Mayers who writes for About.com, at least 42% women and 20% of men sustain minor injuries such as scratches, bruises, and swelling. Some examples of this kind of consequences are: broken bones, head injuries, laceration, and internal bleeding. In some cases, the physical aggression can take the life on an innocent; for example, women who are pregnant can experiment abortion. In the other hand, domestic violence could have social effects that get the victim situation worst; for instance, the isolation from family and friends or stressful relationships with authority figures such as employer or professors. Also the humans that had been affected for domestic violence suffer physiological problems like anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and depression. These issues can cause that people sometimes wish to end with their life. INAMU says that “In 2000, 25 women died due to domestic violence” (INAMU). Finally, we have the financial consequences, often when the victim leaves the abuser; his or her life takes a turn. They usually have no support and not way to continue handle their lives. As a conclusion, consequences of the domestic violence affect victims in so many ways and it also affects innocent people. We need to do something to stop it.

Bibliography

Meyer, Cathy. “Negative Effects of Domestic Violence”. About.com. 7 Jan. 2011 http://www.divorcessupport.about.com

Carcedo y Sagot. “Femicidio en Costa Rica. 1990-1999-2001” INAMU. 7 Jan 2011 http:///www.inamu.go.cr