Presentation Title
Location
Fenn Tower Ballroom
Presentation Type
Poster Session
Start Date
4-12-2014 3:30 PM
End Date
4-12-2014 4:20 PM
Abstract
Domestic violence is a highly prevalent issue in the United States. The influences of cultural values and religious beliefs make the Arab and Muslim American women a vulnerable population for domestic violence. Among these influences, sexist gender role attitudes, and variance in the definition of domestic violence contribute toward explaining domestic violence attitudes within this population. A systematic search, through PsychINFO and Google Scholar was conducted to identify literature that examines gender role attitudes, perceptions of domestic violence, and beliefs about domestic violence, among the Arab and Muslim population
Factors Contributing to Domestic Violence Attitudes
Fenn Tower Ballroom
Domestic violence is a highly prevalent issue in the United States. The influences of cultural values and religious beliefs make the Arab and Muslim American women a vulnerable population for domestic violence. Among these influences, sexist gender role attitudes, and variance in the definition of domestic violence contribute toward explaining domestic violence attitudes within this population. A systematic search, through PsychINFO and Google Scholar was conducted to identify literature that examines gender role attitudes, perceptions of domestic violence, and beliefs about domestic violence, among the Arab and Muslim population
