The faces of violence in the discourse of science, journalism and in the experiences of victims. Cover Image

The faces of violence in the discourse of science, journalism and in the experiences of victims.
The faces of violence in the discourse of science, journalism and in the experiences of victims.

Author(s): Mirosława Nowak-Dziemianowicz
Subject(s): Criminology, Victimology
Published by: Fundacja Pedagogium
Keywords: Physical and sexual violence in the family; the importance of the family; family transformation; defense mechanisms; guilt and shame; paradigms in family research

Summary/Abstract: In this article I present one type of violence – domestic violence and its consequences. I offer to look at this problem from two different, complementary perspectives. From the perspective of social science theories, and from the perspective of the accompanying public discourse.I also describe the experiences of victims of violence. The methods of analysis adopted include critical analysis of scientific texts, critical analysis of journalism, problem-focused research, and critical analysis of the statements of adults who shared their experiences related to domestic violence based on retrospection. The context of the presented analyses is a critically reconstructed discourse on the transformation of the contemporary family.

  • Issue Year: 18/2019
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 31-47
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: English