Spousal Abuse

Title: Spousal Abuse

General Purpose: To inform people about Spousal abuse and its affects

Central Purpose: The affects towards both men and women

Thesis: throughout history, it has been more common for spousal abuse to be given from the man to the women. In most recent generation it is becoming more common for the abuser to be a woman

Introduction

Attention:

1. Did you know that there are five different common types of spousal abuse and all of them are associated towards men and women?

Thesis: throughout history, it has been more common for spousal abuse to be persuaded as man verses woman. In most recent generations it is becoming more common for the abuser to be a woman. According to answers.com Women are far more likely to use weapons in their domestic violence, whether throwing a plate or firing a gun. Women are also much more likely than men to enlist help if they wish to kill their spouse.

2. Abuse is sighted between both men and women. Although females see it more men are climbing up to them. Not only does it happen between husband and wife but also between boyfriend and girlfriends, other relationships. We will look at the different types of spousal abuse, the affects of spousal abuse and ways to prevent it.

Body

A. Main Point One: Abuse is found between both male and female.

1.) "Spousal abuse" refers to the violence or mistreatment that a woman or a man may experience at the hands of a marital, common-law or same-sex partner. Spousal abuse may happen at any time during a relationship, including while it is breaking down, or after it has ended.

2.) There are many different forms of spousal abuse, and a person may be subjected to more than one form. They consist of

Physical: may consist of just one incident or it may happen repeatedly. It includes using physical force in a way that injures someone including beating, hitting, shaking, pushing

Sexual: Forcing someone to participate in unwanted, unsafe or degrading sexual activity.

Emotional: includes verbal attacks, such as yelling, screaming and name-calling. Using criticism, verbal threats, social isolation, intimidation or exploitation to dominate another person.

Financial: includes stealing from or defrauding a partner. Withholding money that is necessary to buy food or medical treatment,

Spiritual: includes using a person's religious or spiritual beliefs to manipulate, dominate or control them. It may include preventing someone from engaging in spiritual or religious practices, or ridiculing their beliefs

B. Main Point Two: The effects of spousal abuse.

1.) Effects: The adverse effects of domestic violence or abuse can be very long-lasting.