Domestic Violence Quiz - Turkey Context
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Which of the following actions is considered sexual violence?

  • Insulting a partner during a fight
  • Making unwanted sexual photos or videos (correct)
  • Forbidding a partner from seeing friends
  • Pushing someone during an argument

    • What is not a form of emotional violence?

  • Shouting and cursing
  • Manipulation of emotional needs
  • Isolating someone from their friends (correct)
  • Blaming the victim for their situation

    • Which of the following is an example of physical violence?

  • Extreme jealousy
  • Threatening behavior
  • Burning (correct)
  • Manipulating emotional needs

    • What behavior exemplifies social violence in a domestic context?

    <p>Forbidding a partner from leaving the house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of violence involves causing the victim to question their own reality?

    <p>Emotional violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary purposes of domestic violence as described?

    <p>Asserting power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of women reported experiencing emotional violence in Turkey according to the 2014 study?

    <p>44%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does higher education correlate with domestic violence against women?

    <p>It decreases the likelihood of violence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Turkey, what was a significant increase in femicide reported by the Ministry of Justice between 2003 and 2010?

    <p>1400%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common reason accounts for 45% of women being killed by their husbands or ex-husbands?

    <p>Jealousy, infidelity, honor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of violence was reported at 30% among women surveyed in Turkey concerning their lifetime experiences?

    <p>Economic violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant finding about women who earn more income in relation to domestic violence?

    <p>It increases the risk of beatings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of femicide perpetrators were reported to be a woman's husband or ex-husband in 2012?

    <p>78.2%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of economic violence?

    <p>Demanding paychecks from a partner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What behavior is characteristic of stalking?

    <p>Making unsolicited phone calls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which common misconception about domestic violence is incorrect?

    <p>Domestic violence is a rare occurrence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the consequences faced by Ayşe Paşalı due to the legal system?

    <p>Her request for a protection order was rejected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did Yetkin take shortly before Ayşe Paşalı's murder?

    <p>He kidnapped her at knifepoint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did economic violence manifest in the relationship outlined in the content?

    <p>By preventing attendance at school or employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement offers a unique perspective on the causes of domestic violence?

    <p>Anger management issues can lead to violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of domestic violence incidents involve men as the perpetrators?

    <p>98%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'Society' category in Heise's Ecological Model primarily emphasize?

    <p>Social norms supporting male control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a risk factor under the 'Community' level of Heise's Ecological Model?

    <p>Poverty and low socioeconomic status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage of the Cycle of Violence is there an absence of physical or emotional violence as tension builds?

    <p>Tension-building stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the final phase of Battered Women's Syndrome, what misconception does a woman overcome?

    <p>She recognizes no one deserves to be beaten</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What behavioral pattern characterizes the 'Guilt' stage in the Four Stages of Battered Women's Syndrome?

    <p>She believes the violence is justified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What situation is considered a risk factor at the 'Individual' level in Heise's model?

    <p>Witnessing violence in childhood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Cycle of Violence, what occurs during the honeymoon phase following the explosion stage?

    <p>Reconciliation and a promise to change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus at the 'Relationship' level in Heise's Ecological Model?

    <p>Man's dominance in decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common reason women may choose to stay in abusive relationships?

    <p>Believing the abuser will change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which law provides protection based solely on a person's statement without requiring evidence?

    <p>Law No. 6284</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a woman consider when planning to leave an abusive relationship?

    <p>Planning a safe escape route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as a reason women may stay in an abusive relationship?

    <p>Support from legal institutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it critical for a woman to avoid expressing her decision to leave directly to her abusive partner?

    <p>It could trigger violent reactions from the partner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option reflects a misconception about abuse in relationships?

    <p>Abuse is solely based on substance use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of threats contribute significantly to a victim's decision to stay in an abusive relationship?

    <p>Threats to harm pets, loved ones, or oneself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which safety measure is recommended for women planning to leave an abusive relationship?

    <p>Change the locks on doors and windows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do first if you are at home and being attacked?

    <p>Get to a room with a door or window to escape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under Law No 6284, which request is NOT a right granted to survivors of violence?

    <p>Request an immediate trial against the perpetrator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key precaution to take when escaping from an attacker at home?

    <p>Run to a room with a phone to call for help</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is advised if a police officer arrives while you are in a situation of abuse?

    <p>Tell them what happened</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the context provided, who can be considered a perpetrator of violence?

    <p>An ex-boyfriend or current boyfriend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you are hurt during an attack?

    <p>Take pictures of bruises or injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an appropriate way to support a survivor of abuse?

    <p>Allow them to tell their story without judgment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you avoid doing if you are trying to escape from an attacker?

    <p>Running into a closet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Domestic Violence Definition

    • Defined as violence between spouses or family members, primarily occurring within the home.
    • Also defined as endangering the life, physical wellbeing, psychological integrity, or freedom of an individual within the family by use of force or coercion.

    Purposes of Violence

    • Asserting power
    • Venting anger
    • Controlling behavior
    • Punishing behavior
    • Violence is more than just an action, it's a way of thinking.
    • Violence is a conscious and deliberate act.
    • Insanity is not a factor in assessing violence, it's the perpetrator taking responsibility for their actions.

    Interventions & Education

    • Gender Equality Education is crucial (focus on upbringing, not wrongly chosen individuals).
    • Conflict Resolution Education is important (providing alternative methods of problem-solving instead of violence).

    Research from Turkey (Altınay & Arat, 2007)

    • Study involved 1800 women across 56 provinces.
    • One in three women reported being beaten by their husbands.
    • One in six men with higher education engaged in physical violence against their wives.
    • Higher education levels inversely correlated with reports of physical violence against women.
    • Women contributing more income to the family correlated with a higher risk of being beaten.

    Research from Turkey (2014)

    • Study interviewed 7462 women.
    • Women exposed to violence:
      • Emotional violence: 44%
      • Physical violence: 36%
      • Economic violence: 30%
      • Sexual violence: 12%
      • Stalking: 27%

    Statistics on Protection Order Requests (Turkey)

    • The number of protection order applications increased significantly from 2010 to 2017.
    • Specific data points (case counts per year) are provided.

    Research from Turkey (Additional Findings)

    • In 2012, 78.2% of perpetrators were the woman's husband or ex-husband.
    • This dropped to 54% in a 2011-2014 study of newspaper articles.
    • 30% of murdered women experienced threats, intimidation, physical and sexual violence before their deaths.
    • Motives behind the killing of women by their husbands or ex-husbands:
      • Jealousy: 45%
      • Infidelity: 45%
      • Honor issues: 45%
      • Separation/Divorce: 23.8%
      • Conflicts: 21.3%

    Types of Domestic Violence

    • Physical Violence:

      • Slapping
      • Hitting/punching
      • Pushing
      • Hair-pulling
      • Reckless driving
      • Grabbing
      • Biting
      • Hitting with objects
      • Arm-twisting
      • Pinching
      • Physical restraint
      • Shoving
      • Burning
      • Kicking
      • Use of weapons
      • Strangulation

    • Sexual Violence:

      • Any unwanted touching, unsafe, or forced sexual activity
      • Forcing the victim to perform sexual acts
      • Forced sex work
      • Painful or degrading acts during intercourse without consent
      • Date rape or marital rape
      • Taking unwanted sexual photos and/or videos

    • Emotional Violence:

      • Insulting, cursing, shouting
      • Threatening or intimidating
      • Name-calling, making fun
      • Humiliation, commanding
      • Comparison and criticism
      • Resentment (form of punishment)
      • Blaming
      • Confusing, causing a person to question their reality
      • Manipulation and exploitation of emotional needs
      • Emphasis on strengths, devaluing them
      • Blaming the woman for the violence
      • The unreal is considered real

    • Social Violence:

      • Forbidding from leaving the house
      • Forbidding to see relatives and friends
      • Humiliation in front of others
      • Over-controlling behavior
      • Extreme jealousy
      • Isolating from resources (family, friends)
      • Controlling behavior (Where are you going?)

    • Economic Violence:

      • Stealing money
      • Demanding paychecks
      • Forbidding employment or the search for a job
      • Preventing the partner from attending school
      • Making the partner beg for money for necessary items
      • Giving an allowance
      • Stealing or destroying personal belongings
      • Refusing to pay court-ordered support
      • Identity theft
      • Credit card fraud

    • Stalking:

      • Deliberate and persistent pursuit and harassment without consent.
      • Fear for one's safety.
      • Threatening behavior.

    Case of Ayşe Paşalı

    • Murdered by her husband.
    • Suffered abuse and physical violence before her death.
    • Relationship breakdown involved family intervention, unsuccessful attempts at divorce, verbal abuse, and imprisonment for assault, followed by divorce.
    • Repeated threats.
    • Failed to obtain protection from the court due to their marital status lacking court approval of a union.

    Common Misconceptions about Domestic Violence

    • Domestic violence is not always physical
    • It isn't limited to poor families
    • Victims leaving is not a sign that the violence is not present

    Heise (1998) Ecological Model

    • Research on violence against women often uses the Ecological Model.
    • The social norms of the society can condone violence against women.
    • Risk factors in the community include: poverty, low socioeconomic status, and lack of social support.
    • Relationship level issues include: the man's control of family decisions and finances and difficulty resolving family problems
    • Individual level issues include witnessing violence in the family, alcohol abuse, lacking a stable male figure.

    Cycle of Violence

    • Tension-building stage: Both parties perceive the tension before the outburst.
    • Explosion stage: Outburst of physical, emotional, or sexual violence; the victim often perceives it as unstoppable.
    • Honeymoon stage: The abuser apologizes after the outburst and promises it will never happen again; this is not a resolution.

    Why Do Women Stay?

    • Threats to harm the victim, pets, or loved ones
    • Religious beliefs
    • Believing the abuser will change
    • Low self-esteem
    • Fear of the unknown/change
    • Isolation
    • Embarrassment/shame
    • Limited financial resources
    • Limited housing/support system
    • Cultural beliefs
    • Blaming the abuse on outside factors (alcohol, financial problems)

    Law No. 6284

    • Provides protection for those experiencing violence from spousal abuse, family members, and strangers.
    • Emphasis on the victim's statement for protection (no need for further evidence).

    Supporting Survivors

    • Allow survivors to share their stories without judgment.
    • Be sensitive to their feelings and emotions to support them.
    • Encourage survivors to seek resources (such as shelters, therapy, etc.).
    • Patience and understanding are essential, letting the survivor set their pace and when is the appropriate time to take action.

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    Test your knowledge on domestic violence, focusing on its various forms such as emotional, physical, and social violence. This quiz also explores the statistics and factors influencing domestic violence in Turkey, as reported in recent studies. Understand the complexities surrounding this critical social issue.

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