Abstract
The aim and objective of this study is to analyse the causes of domestic violence against married women in Pakistan providing a complete picture of understanding on the phenomenon. This study was conducted in Safoora Goth, Karachi one of the oldest residential centre of Karachi where all local ethnic groups and class of people are inhabited. The factors included in the study were various reasons of domestic violence, nature of domestic violence, types of domestic violence, separation, and feeling of deprivation, husband drug addiction, partner violence, family system, family economic, ages of women and all other such related causes regarding domestic violence. The universe of the study was Safoora Goth, Karachi. The calculated sample size was 313 respondents in which researcher selected simple random sampling technique. The tool for the data collection was a questionnaire. Hypotheses were tested statistically among 5 hypotheses all have gotten accepted and showed the result as there are various causes of domestic violence. Thus, the researcher concluded that family system, family income and husband drug addiction are related to the domestic violence in a great deal.
Highlights
The violence against women has traditionally been a part of our social norms and values
This study provides information about domestic violence in which 18-45 years of women are included in the study as subject
It is seen as majority male members of the society interpret Islamic principles in their favour to victimize the women that makes a great number of women the victims.[20]
Summary
The violence against women has traditionally been a part of our social norms and values. This is an international issue which is being observed in the developed countries as well as the under developed countries on national, social, cultural, and societal level.1The violence against women includes the dogmatic treatment and behaviour which harass them but keep them under the physical abuse. Violence against women is not taken as a social phenomenon but rather a part of traditional values and norms. Domestic violence is defined as intentional controlling or showing violent behavior by a person who is or was in intimate relationship with the victim. According to the centre for disease control and prevention, “any kind of social, physical, and psychological violence which is done with intimate partner relationship is called domestic violence”. Domestic violence is not limited to any class in society rather it is found in all classes
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