The reflective book presentation outline is submitted in PowerPoint or Google Slide format. In the outline, you will identify the two class topics (everyday hassles, parenting stress, disabilities, LGBTQ+ families, divorce, remarriage, intimate partner violence, child abuse, mass violence, physical illness, mental illness, socioeconomic status, or substance abuse) that you will relate to your chosen book Abusive Endings.
Emery Simmons
INTRODUCTION
? For the purposes of this reading, a social science
approach will be used to examine “Abusive Endings,”
with a focus on two themes in particular: divorce and
intimate partner abuse.
? This study, based on the reading, will help readers
acquire a deep understanding of these two subjects and
provide new perspectives on the complexities of these
societal issues and their profound impact on two
divorcées from violent relationships.
? The authors, Walter, Molly, and Shwartz, present a
comprehensive examination of the various forms of
abuse that can occur within close relationships, with a
focus on the experiences and views of the victims.
? This point of view will be useful in light of current
cultural concerns over divorce and intimate partner
abuse.
? The book makes important contributions to the
discussion in social science and provides unique
perspectives on these issues.
Intimate Partner Violence
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The authors provide a comprehensive analysis of this tricky
issue in their writing.
This book takes a comprehensive look at intimate relationship
violence, examining its causes, consequences, and repercussions
from a variety of angles.
Throughout the book, the author stresses the significance of
violence against women in the context of divorce and
separation. In general, it asserts that physically separating from
a violent spouse who is a woman does little to prevent the
violence and often escalates the situation(DeKeseredy et al., 2017)
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Most abusers may escalate their abusive behavior because they
fear losing control in their relationships.
The dangers of violence are discussed in the book, from partner
assassination to the harming of children and pets.
This book agrees with the social science point of view on divorce
and separation, which underlines the precarious nature of the
whole thing.
It highlights and provides insight into the trends of rising
violence during this time of transition.
Divorce
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The authors of the book placed much emphasis on divorce
which is the central issue based on the intricate dynamics and
challenges faced by women during the divorce or separation
process.
Separation categorically does not end the cycle of abuse as
perpetrators will find ways to bring harm to the people who they
are separating from due to denial (DeKeseredy et al., 2017).
They may use abuse as a mechanism to try and force themselves
back into the relationship, retaliate for disclosing violence or
rather resort to violence which might be lethal
The book aligns with key social science concepts related to
divorce.
It generally resonates with the established social science
theories based on the impact of power and control
References
? DeKeseredy, W. S., Dragiewicz, M., & Schwartz, M. D. (2017). Abusive endings: Separation and divorce violence
against women (Vol. 4). Univ of California Press.