Statement of Purpose

Data Collection Procedures

Independent Variables

Dependent Variables

Domestic violence- an act or threatened act of violence upon a person with whom the actor is or has been involved in an intimate relationship. "Domestic violence" also includes any other crime against a person or against property or any municipal ordinance violation against a person OR against property, when used as a method of coercion, control, punishment, intimidation, or revenge directed against a person with whom the actor is or has been involved in an intimate relationship. Masculinity- a characteristic belonging to a member of the male gender.

Gender Bias- a preference of one gender over another that

Even if men do decide to leave the question of where to turn remains. There are a limited number of agencies for domestic violence that cater to the male population (Cook, 1997). This is due in part to the low numbers of reported cases. If there seems to be no need for these services, then more programs will not be created (Betancourt, 1997).

From that moment on American culture continues to clearly distinguish male roles and female roles. From the kinds of clothes they wear, to the toys they play with down to their demeanor and social activities (Rochlin, 1973). Boys wear pants, girls wear dresses. Boys play with “action figures”, girls play with dolls. Boys are rugged and rough, girls are prissy and polite. American parents are constantly placing double standards on their children (Brothers, 2001).

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