Clergy Response to Domestic Violence: A Preliminary Survey of Clergy Members, Victims, and Batterers

Rotunda, Rob J.; Williamson, Gail M.; Penfold, M. F.

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“…The feminist perspective entails a critique of patriarchy. Patriarchy is the institutionalization of men's power over women within economical, religious, social, political, and marital relations (Rotunda, Williamson, & Penfold, 2004).…”

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Christian Women’s Experiences of Domestic Violence in Zimbabwe

Chireshe

2014

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This study investigated Zimbabwean Christian women who had experienced domestic violence with a view to finding out the forms of violence these women experienced at the hands of their male intimate partners. The qualitative investigation was informed by the feminist paradigm. Data were collected, by means of in-depth semistructured interviews, from 22 Christian women who were purposefully selected. The women were aged 18 and above and stayed in and around urban Masvingo, Zimbabwe. Data were analyzed thematically. The study revealed diverse but interrelated forms of domestic violence, namely, physical, verbal/emotional, sexual, and economic. Knowledge of forms of domestic violence could assist social workers to come up with relevant intervention strategies to curb domestic violence. Further research going beyond the scope of the current one would enrich an understanding of domestic violence in the form of intimate partner violence. Keywords abused Christian women, domestic violence, Zimbabwean Domestic Violence ActThis article presents findings on a study on domestic violence as experienced by Christian Shona women at the hands of their husbands or male intimate partners. The study was conducted from a feminist perspective wherein domestic violence against women was attributed to male dominance (patriarchy).Since the enactment of the Domestic Violence Act (Zimbabwe, 2006) was prompted by an escalation in cases of domestic violence in Zimbabwe, it was of interest to find out whether and in what ways Christian women married to Christian men experienced domestic violence perpetrated by their spouses. In addition, the generally held assumption that Christian homes are places of safety stimulated the investigation, the rationale being to find out whether this was indeed the reality on the ground as far as the Masvingo Christian community was concerned.In this article, the terms domestic violence, wife abuse, intimate partner violence, and spousal abuse are used interchangeably. Furthermore, the terms are considered gender specific where the

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Christian Women’s Experiences of Domestic Violence in Zimbabwe

Chireshe

2014

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“…Rotunda, Williamson, and Penfold (2004) surveyed 47 female victims, 70 male perpetrators, and 41 clergy members and found that victims and perpetrators were generally satisfied (60%) with the clergy's assistance. The study shows that most of clergy members suggested marital counseling (93%) and separation (87%), whereas only a small percentage of clergy (5%) advised wives to submit to their husbands to ease the abuse.…”

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Bridging Pastoral Counseling and Social Work Practice: An Exploratory Study of Pastors' Perceptions of and Responses to Intimate Partner Violence

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2010

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“…Some expressed concern that divorce would not be seen as a viable option in their faith tradition, and the women would be seen as failures. Rotunda, Williamson, and Penfold (2004) conducted a study with victims and court-ordered perpetrators of domestic abuse to determine if they sought help from clergy and if so, what their experience was. Additionally clergy were surveyed to determine the frequency and nature of their domestic abuse counseling experience and the advice given to victims and batterers.…”

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Protecting Our Elders: An Interfaith Coalition to Address Elder Abuse

Proehl

2012

Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging

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Clergy Response to Domestic Violence: A Preliminary Survey of Clergy Members, Victims, and Batterers

Cited by 45 publications

References 10 publications

Christian Women’s Experiences of Domestic Violence in Zimbabwe

Christian Women’s Experiences of Domestic Violence in Zimbabwe

Bridging Pastoral Counseling and Social Work Practice: An Exploratory Study of Pastors' Perceptions of and Responses to Intimate Partner Violence

Protecting Our Elders: An Interfaith Coalition to Address Elder Abuse

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