Because they are weak in nature. That is the major reason.
Women are weak physically. And by this they are considered vulnerable to domestic violence.
Section 19 of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005.
Section 22 of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence 2005
Nishi Mitra has written: 'Combating domestic violence' -- subject- s -: Bibliography, Family violence, Violence against, Women 'Domestic violence as a public issue' -- subject- s -: Family violence, Violence against, Women
Section 20 of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence 2005
Women are considered the victims of most domestic violence. Because of their weak nature physically.
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was the first major law to help government agencies and victim advocates work together to fight domestic violence, sexual assault, and other types of violence against women. The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) provides the main federal funding to help victims of domestic violence and their dependents (such as children). Programs funded through FVPSA provide shelter and related help
Section 18 of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005
Section 21 of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005
Most notably the Violence Against Women Act. However, the vast majority of domestic violence offenses are prosecuted under state law.
1. The medical model of domestic violence refers to the sense of domestic violence as an illness and also refers to the source of injuries. The political model of domestic violence refers more to the sense of relations of power and authority between men and women.
If a person's culture teaches that men should dominate women, you will see more domestic violence in that culture.