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This paper examines the competing conceptualizations of domestic violence and poverty and how different definitions of these problems lead to different interventions by state agencies. Domestic violence is discussed using psychodynamic / interactional models, which both see the problem as a family / individual problem. It looks at how feminist theory disputes this and puts forward the argument that it is in fact a societal problem. It shows how regarding poverty, both structural and individual explanations are examined, with solutions differing according to the definition of the problem.

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"By perceiving violence against women to be just one of a range of behaviors that exemplifies cultural male dominance, feminists have campaigned for the protection of victims to be a matter of priority. The Women's Aid movement, among others, has been particularly influential in this respect. Campaigns to raise awareness about the nature and prevalence of such behavior have challenged male ideology and the resultant gender inequalities, and such campaigning has culminated in a range of measures that both protects and empowers the victims, whilst punishing the perpetrator."

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