Violence in Canadian Families - The Dynamics and Responses to Domestic Abuse
Domestic violence in Canada remains a widespread and complex issue—one that transcends physical harm and seeps into emotional, financial, and even spiritual abuse. The article “Violence in Canadian Families: The Dynamics and Responses to Domestic Abuse” examines how isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic worsened conditions for many victims, while also unpacking the deeper societal and structural forces behind abuse.
From feminist and intersectional theories to social learning and stress-coping frameworks, the piece explores the many lenses through which domestic violence can be understood. Special attention is given to how marginalized groups—especially Indigenous, immigrant, and disabled women—face disproportionate risk due to systemic inequities and historical trauma.
The article also outlines how Canada’s responses—through shelters, legal reforms, and research—have evolved, yet still face critical gaps, particularly in accessibility and cultural sensitivity.
This is more than a discussion about violence—it's a call to reimagine safety, justice, and support in Canadian families.
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