Most researchers have limited their attention to non-lethal, non-sexual assaults. ... Men who are verbally encouraged by their friends to abuse women are much more likely to do so. ... Power Versus Feminist Theories of Wife Abuse To what extent does the patriarchal system or power affect or influence women abuse? ... Through historical case studies feminists argue that male dominance is a key factor in wife abuse. ... It was important for Statistics Canada to ensure that the definitions of assault and sexual assault were found in the Criminal Code so that the results would be recognized as in ...

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The first charge against priests came when Pope Damascus told priests that they could marry but could not have sexual relations with their wife (Shuster 2). ... This aspect of celibacy was much more difficult than the lack of a sexual companion." ...

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The causes of divorce discussed in this paper include, equity of housework and its relationship with two-income families, the Exchange theory and financial problems, Role Specialization Theory, age at marriage and premarital sexual activity and cohabitation. ... There is always the cases of infidelity, spousal abuse and substance abuse, and financial burdens that put great strain on marriages. ... The age at marriage theory leads to the development of also very important theories such early teen sexual activity that has been related to increased odds of divorce in the future for those individu...

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The use of contraceptives is defined by the Catholic Church as " 'any action which, either in anticipation of the conjugal act [sexual intercourse], or in its accomplishment, or in the, development of its natural consequences, proposes, whether as an end or as a means, to render procreation impossible,'" (Brom). ... However, the side effect is the objectification that comes out of an ideology like this one, boys and girls alike see female bodies as sexual objects rather than personalities, eating disorders, depression, and sexual assault/ abuse all occur as results. ... It...

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By having someone to blame for her problems, she can hide from the truth that she is responsible for her own life. 6-She feels sexually attracted to a man right away. ... And 10-She feels sexual chemistry, but she clearly doesn't trust that she will ever get her own needs satisfied. ... [pg52a] There are legions of women who stay with men who are drug or alcohol abusers, and/or who are immature and irresponsible, and/or who betray trust emotionally, sexually and financially, and/or who aren't loyal or supportive- who basically are not the good guys out there. ...

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