Fighting Families: Personal and Relationship Factors Associated with Domestic Violence in Latin America

Authors

Dallan F. Flake, Brigham Young University
Dr. Renata Forste, Brigham Young University

Keywords

fighting families, domestic violence, Latin America

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Sociology

Abstract

Violence against women is one of Latin America’s most pressing social problems. Over the past twenty years, it has come to be recognized not only as a significant public health concern, but as a human rights issue as well. Latin America is notorious for its high rates of political and social violence. Much less understood is the violence that occurs behind closed doors—between husbands and wives, parents and children. With so much attention centered on Latin America’s corruption, crime, and political instability, it is easily overlooked that the family is perhaps this region’s most violent social institution.

Recommended Citation

Flake, Dallan F. and Forste, Dr. Renata (2014) "Fighting Families: Personal and Relationship Factors Associated with Domestic Violence in Latin America," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 385.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/385