https://padlet.com/kathjar68/CRP1A CRP1A: Eden Carter, Kate Davoren, Kathleen Jardim, Gemma Robinson en-us 2018-05-28 04:01:50 UTC 2025-12-13 01:12:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Simplehouse.png kathjar68 https://padlet.com/kathjar68/CRP1A/wish/263940280 Throughout our research we began to see common trends which either reinforced our assumptions or dramatically altered them. Many of us begun our assignment with the assumption that domestic violence only occurred in lower socio-economic groups and were shocked to find out how prevalent it was amongst more affluent groups within society. We also learnt that domestic violence occurred between siblings and in some cases, children perpetrating domestic violence against their parents. Many of us held the assumption that experiencing violence in childhood would mean you would be less likely to experience (or commit) violence in adulthood however our research showed us otherwise and we saw the cyclical nature of domestic violence portrayed in much of our research. 

Our texts provoked much thought, and as each of us asked questions so began the journey of changing assumptions. Famous writers such as Maya Angelou and Sylvia Plath were an interesting comparison. Both abused, both used to write about their emotions, yet one went public about domestic abuse and the other kept quiet, which shows that no matter how famous a poet one is, or how wide one's audience, the stigma of abuse is huge. Another new assumption that our group learned was that when the abused person does leave, they do so for the sake of their children and not for themselves directly. Images that each group member put up in our chats were sometimes confronting and the idea grew that this is a powerful way to create awareness public awareness. There was also speculation about how an abused person's life would have changed, had they spoken up. All in all, the questions and sharing of reflections created an deepened awareness about domestic abuse, which sadly is a big part of society.

This topic was a bit daunting at first. Looking of these issues at first seems to be a sensitive area that as a person you naturally want to avoid. After thinking about it for a while I realized that much of the media I consume shows traces of domestic violence. I found this really surprising at first to reflect on as it seems I had become desensitized to the exposure through various mediums. Delving deeper into my selected primary texts I found the common thread, the children being abused by a parent. Upon discussing with the other group it turn out we have all fallen into out own little areas of interest within the domestic abuse domain. Some saw the stereotypical socio-economic norm being broken, some saw parents being abused by children but the most common on course was between a husband and a wife. It was nice to be able to discuss all these different areas whilst still maintaining our own focused area. One of my largest conclusion from this task and the discussions is the effect of the recipient and the cyclical nature that many abuse victims seem to face either receiving abuse from a new person or becoming the abuser themselves. 


]]> 2018-05-28 04:08:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kathjar68/CRP1A/wish/263940280 kathjar68 https://padlet.com/kathjar68/CRP1A/wish/263940608  I wonder about the power of the media to show the horror of abuse. I hope police use this tactic more in creating a narrative that makes people notice. I feel for the woman who has to walk those steps. Oddly, I can understand why she stays, especially if she has a child who has to walk the same path. Is it that the price of her silence is safety? The abuser uses fear to imprison and this I wonder if this is the crux of domestic abuse.  ]]> 2018-05-28 04:12:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kathjar68/CRP1A/wish/263940608 kathjar68 https://padlet.com/kathjar68/CRP1A/wish/263940807 A sad contradiction for a writer who wrote about her feelings most of her life. I was shocked that this text says Hughes assaulted her and wanted her dead. It bothers me that she couldn’t write freely about this abuse and that instead she only confided in her therapist, probably because this was the only person she trusted. I wonder if she had published her account, if this would have averted her suicide or her miscarriage. No one knows, but she carried a huge burden and I imagine she must have felt alone and feared the stigma that accompany abuse. Or perhaps she blamed herself? ]]> 2018-05-28 04:14:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kathjar68/CRP1A/wish/263940807 kathjar68 https://padlet.com/kathjar68/CRP1A/wish/263940935  I found it insightful that when women leave it’s not for themselves, but for the sake of a child. I hope anti-abuse organisations use this angle in their campaigns, to encourage the abused to think of their children. My texts and my peer texts are showing me on important thing; that domestic violence does not discriminate, and here it includes the disabled too. I’m left thinking, what if every person made an effort to make it easier for an abused person to leave, whatever that might be. ]]> 2018-05-28 04:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kathjar68/CRP1A/wish/263940935 kathjar68 https://padlet.com/kathjar68/CRP1A/wish/263941085 I get the irony of the love she mentions and I wondered how despite the abuse she became so emotionally strong and then it struck me how bitter she sounds, and really, who can blame her?  She was abused from young and I marvel at how she became a survivor. I deeply admire that she chose to write this poem, for I think this helped her and it helps others too. Now when I think of Angelou I will think of this poem, and her other famous poem, “Still I rise.” I wonder how her life would have changed had she remained silent.  I wish more women would learn from her and not keep quiet. ]]> 2018-05-28 04:17:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kathjar68/CRP1A/wish/263941085 19350448 https://padlet.com/kathjar68/CRP1A/wish/263998864 This article challenges the mainstream view of domestic violence being parent to child or partner to partner and has allowed us to broaden our definition of what domestic violence is and who it can involve. ]]> 2018-05-28 10:30:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kathjar68/CRP1A/wish/263998864 19350448 https://padlet.com/kathjar68/CRP1A/wish/263999256 This text challenged our assumptions, we had believed that after experiencing violence as a child, one would be less likely to become a perpetrator of violence later in life.]]> 2018-05-28 10:32:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kathjar68/CRP1A/wish/263999256 19350448 https://padlet.com/kathjar68/CRP1A/wish/263999460 The preconception of women from higher socio-economic standings not suffering domestic violence is beginning to be challenged with society becoming aware of how far reaching this violence is.]]> 2018-05-28 10:34:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kathjar68/CRP1A/wish/263999460 19350448 https://padlet.com/kathjar68/CRP1A/wish/263999661 After delving into domestic violence from a modern perspective in previous texts, it is interesting to look back historically at how domestic violence, and our perceptions have changed. We have discovered that some points are still relevant, and texts must not be discounted because of their age.]]> 2018-05-28 10:35:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kathjar68/CRP1A/wish/263999661 kate_davoren1 https://padlet.com/kathjar68/CRP1A/wish/264132785 Erased Abuse Scenes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ6KBpmZplE & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqV8YV0SplY
This was a very startling anime to watch. The art style fits in with others that are rather innocent and jovial but this series throws violence and mature themes right in your face. Kayo, the child who is abused by her mother is a very quiet and antisocial student. This is obviously due to the violence and threats of her mother. Satoru (the young boy) obviously is trying to help but Kayo still lies to him due to her mother’s influence. This was really prominent is showing the psychological effects of domestic abuse on children. The red eyes of the mother and the placement of her hands-on Kayo’s head and shoulder was strong imagery that has stuck with me. What really shifted my view on Kayo’s mother was the fact that she was abused by her husband and still resorted to beating Kayo. One would think that having received abuse, you would not want to pass that on to your child and continue the cycle of abuse.
Tomohiko, I. (2016). Erased [Video]. Tokyo: A-1 Pictures.

]]> 2018-05-29 02:09:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kathjar68/CRP1A/wish/264132785 kate_davoren1 https://padlet.com/kathjar68/CRP1A/wish/264503321 The video game trailer that cause an uproar at the end of 2017. Would you play a game with a story based around domestic violence? Maybe games don't need to be aimed a children and can tackle mature social issues.]]> 2018-05-30 12:19:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kathjar68/CRP1A/wish/264503321