From the Book - Regular Print
Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints? 7 --
Chapter 1 Is Domestic Violence a Serious Problem? --
1. Domestic Violence Is a Serious Problem / Marva Bledsoe 15 --
2. Seriousness of Domestic Violence Is Exaggerated / Philip Jenkins 19 --
3. Female Violence Against Men Is a Serious Problem / Philip W. Cook 25 --
4. Seriousness of Female Violence Against Men Has Been Exaggerated / Christine Wicker 34 --
5. Domestic Violence Is a Serious Problem for Gays / Steve Friess 41 --
6. Domestic Violence Among Gays Is Not Society's Problem / Mike Royko 47 --
Chapter 2 What Factors Contribute to Domestic Violence? --
1. Alcohol Abuse Causes Domestic Violence / Jerry P. Flanzer 54 --
2. Alcohol Abuse Does Not Cause Domestic Violence / Larry W. Bennett 63 --
3. Patriarchal Customs Cause Violence Against Women / Viviane Lerner 71 --
4. Patriarchy Does Not Cause Violence Against Women / Mona Charen 78 --
5. Sports Culture Contributes to Domestic Violence / Jeff Benedict 82 --
Chapter 3 Do Legal Remedies Against Domestic Violence Work? --
1. Violence Against Women Act Can Reduce Domestic Violence / Bonnie J. Campbell 94 --
2. Violence Against Women Act Is Unjust / Frank S. Zepezauer 100 --
3. Mandatory Arrest Laws Can Reduce Domestic Violence / Julian Leigh 107 --
4. Mandatory Arrest Laws Are Unjust / Janell D. Schmidt, Lawrence W. Sherman 116 --
5. Restraining Orders May Empower Women Against Domestic Violence / K.J. Wilson 127 --
6. Restraining Orders May Incite Domestic Violence / Gerald McOscar 134 --
Chapter 4 How Can Society Help Victims of Domestic Violence? --
1. Therapy Programs for Batterers Are Effective at Reducing Domestic Violence / Craig Chalquist 142 --
2. Therapy Programs for Batterers Are Ineffective at Reducing Domestic Violence / Margaret A. Hagen 149 --
3. Welfare Reform Must Include an Exemption for Victims of Domestic Violence / Jennifer Gonnerman 154 --
4. Welfare Reform Should Not Include an Exemption for Victims of Domestic Violence / Sally L. Satel 160.