Chapter 1

1. Philip Jenkins contends that the seriousness of domestic violence has been exaggerated because the definition of “abuse” has been trivialized to include such acts as “intimidation,” “using male privilege” and “raising one’s voice in anger.” In your opinion, should the definition of domestic violence include only physical conduct, or should verbal or psychological abuse be included as well? Explain your answer.

2. Philip W. Cook asserts that men who are abused by their female partners do not need shelters. Murray Straus, quoted by Christine Wicker, agrees. On what other points do Cook and Straus agree? On what points do they disagree"

3. Mike Royko argues that domestic violence is not a serious problem for gay males because it is much easier for a gay man to leave a relationship than it is for a woman...