Intended Date of Award

2002

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Management

Chair

Ken Fox

Vice-Chair

Jack Schaffer

Committee Member

Colleen Bell

Second Committee Member

Bernard Brady

Abstract

This Independent Problem Analysis explores the connection between domestic violence and social conflict in Northern Ireland. Specifically, it will review selected literature on domestic violence and examine social and cultural attitudes regarding violence in Northern Ireland. It will then analyze whether and how occurrences of domestic violence in Northern Ireland are affected by broader social conflict.

This analysis will begin with an overview of conflict theories that will be used to show depth of understanding in the conflict discipline and to determine a specific direction for the problem analysis. This will be followed by an exploration of factors that combine to explain how domestic violence within conflictual societies can be seen and interpreted differently depending on which set of lenses or theories one uses to view the occurrence.

Specific emphasis will be placed on James Tedeschi's Social Interactionist Theory (SIT) as an example of one perspective that may offer insight into domestic violence and social conflict in Northern Ireland. SIT is an aggression theory that will be applied to explain similarities between violence in society and violence in the home. The conclusion will provide some suggestions for approaching domestic violence in divided societies. It will also include an anecdotal section on observations regarding conflict in Northern Ireland and suggestions for future research.

Keywords:

  • Domestic Violence
  • Political Violence
  • Northern Ireland
  • Conflict
  • The Troubles
  • Gender-Based Violence
  • Intimate Partner Violence
  • Sectarianism
  • Peace Process
  • Social Impact
  • Trauma
  • Family Dynamics
  • Post-Conflict Society
  • Community Violence
  • Historical Context
  • Interpersonal Violence
  • Political Conflict
  • Social Cohesion
  • Ethno-Political Conflict
  • Violence Against Women
  • Victimization
  • Peacebuilding
  • Security
  • Social Psychology
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Social Interactionist Theory

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