Discussion Post: Nuclear Families/Domestic Violence
The lockdown that occurred, and in some places is still occurring because of Covid-19 has highlighted some of the stressors in nuclear families. Explain how might each of the following characteristics of nuclear families be connected to the likelihood of domestic violence?
• Before I get to the characteristics of nuclear families that might predispose them to domestic violence, please explain what a nuclear family is.
• Ok, now to the characteristics. Are there power differences among the members of a nuclear family. If so, who has power, who doesn't, and how is power related to the possibility of domestic violence? Explain your response.
• The nuclear family tends to be isolated - from whom or from what? How might isolation be related to the possibility of domestic violence? Explain your response.
• Membership in a nuclear family is involuntary, not voluntary. What does this mean and how might it be related to the possibility of domestic violence? Explain your response.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.