THE PHENOMENON OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. CAUSALITY AND CONSEQUENCES OF VIOLENT FAMILY CLIMATE

Abstract

Domestic violence represents a serious social problem being considered a form of torture because of its characteristics. Lived as a reality, it causes traumas, lived in the imaginary, it breakdowns the human being, making it incapable of the performances of a normal life, integrated in the society. The consequences appear not only on an individual level, but also socially through the shattering of relationships and the erosion of solidarity and social cohesion. So we can say that domestic violence is a pressing problem that requires solutions without delay and special attention from both society and the state. It is widespread throughout the country and has a negative impact on the health of all women who are beaten by their partners. We cannot but overlook the fact that violence leads to increased mortality, as well as homicides or even suicides. So, domestic violence is a very alarming phenomenon that demands to be solved quickly and effectively.