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

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.

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