ABSTRACT
The over-riding aim of this research work is to examine the prevalence and effects of domestic violence against women in Lagos State, a case study of Mushin Local Government Area.
To effectively carry out this research, data was collected in form of questionnaire from respondents who are people living and working in Mushin LGA. (150) one hundred and fifty questionnaire were administered, (118) one hundred and eighteen copies were returned and (100) hundred copies are used. After critical analysis of the data collected, findings revealed that the prevalence and effects of domestic violence against women in Lagos State cannot be over emphasized in reducing the rate of violence against women.
In our society, many women are violently treated by their intimate partners while they suffer in silence. In some cases, domestic violence leads to the death of these women. This should not be allowed to continue because women are crucial to the growth and development of any nation and the world at large. They are homemakers, custodians of social, cultural and fundamental values of the society; and permanent change is often best achieved through them. Full community development is impossible without their understanding, cooperation and effective participation. Considering all these, women deserve better treatment but opposite is usually the case. Wife battery affects the physical and psychological wellbeing of the abused women and even that of their children.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page
DeclarationI
CertificationII
DedicationIII
AcknowledgementIV
Abstract V
Table of contentVI
CHAPTER ONE
Introduction1
Background of the study2
Statement of the research problem3
1.4Purpose of the study3
1.5Significance of the study4
1.6Research questions4
1.7Research hypothesis4
1.8Scope and limitations of the study5
1.9Definition of terms5
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1Introduction 8
2.2Domestic violence against women and why happening10
2.2.1What is domestic violence against women10
2.2.2Types/forms of domestic violence against women11
2.2.3What is happening and why12
2.3The law and the reality14
2.4Causes of domestic violence in Nigeria16
2.5Effects of domestic violence against women19
2.6The Justice System response to domestic violence21
2.7The prevalence of domestic violence against women24
2.8Global attempts to eradicate violence against women25
2.9Theoretical framework27
2.1.1Feminist Perspectives27
2.9.2Psychological theory29
2.10Conceptual Framework30
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1Introduction33
3.2Research design33
Research questions33
Population of the study34
Sampling size 34
3.5.2Sampling techniques34
Data collection instrument35
Administration of data collection instrument35
3.8Validation and reliability of instruments36
3.9Method of data analysis36
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA ANALYSIS PRESENTATION
4.1Introduction38
Analysis of respondents’ characteristics and classifications38
Analysis of individual research statement41
Test of hypothesis51
Discussion of the findings60
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1Summary of the findings62
5.2Conclusion 63
5.3Recommendations64
5.4Suggestion for further study65
References66
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