Abstract
A case study was done on "Lumen," a wife who is a victim of domestic violence with the husband as the perpetrator. Utilizing narrative analysis, the findings, as supported by the propositions of sociological functionalist and feminist theories, revealed that "Lumen" had basically a low self-esteem which later became even lower due to the abuses; her family followed a patriarchal system in which the husband dominates in decision-making and control of the family. She demonstrated an adaptation to the abusive condition as an effect to the repeated abuses, and displayed a distorted decision-making ability. The inclusion of her children in the physical abuse of her husband has led to seek help at WCFC-VSMMC.
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Palompon, Daisy R.; Ysmael, Fleoy T.; Ong, Marylou B.; Bustamante, Emilia N.; and Dacumos, Ivy Carmela
(2007)
"LUMEN: A Case Study in Domestic Violence,"
CNU Journal of Higher Education: Vol. 1:
Iss.
1, Article 5.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70997/2546-1796.1042
Available at:
https://jhe.researchcommons.org/journal/vol1/iss1/5