“Domestic violence is emotional, physical, psychological, or sexual abuse perpetrated against a person by a spouse, former spouse, partner, former partner, or by a person's other parent. minor child” (McCue 2). While it is about these things, violence is also seen as a pattern of behavior used to establish power and control over another person with whom an intimate relationship is or has been shared through fear and intimidation (“Domestic Violence Sourcebook” 9). It goes by many names, including domestic violence, domestic violence, domestic assault, beating, domestic violence, marital conflict, domestic dispute, wife beating, marital discord, violence against women, dysfunctional relationships, intimate fights, partner beatings, and so on (2). Donna Shalala, Secretary of Health and Human Housing, believes that domestic violence is “terrorism within the home” (2). This type of abuse involves threats, harm, injury, harassment, control, terrorism, or damage to living beings/property (2). This does not only happen in relationships with spouses, it also happens within the family, elderly people and children (9). There is no simple answer as to why domestic violence occurs (McCue 9). Domestic violence can affect anyone, but the problem is overlooked (“Abusive Relationships”). This is particularly true when the violence becomes psychological rather than physical (“abusive relationships”). When violence becomes emotional, it is minimized, but it can leave lasting scars (“Abusive Relationships”). Domestic violence is viewed differently by some people (McCue 9). In a sociological visual perception, violence must be considered according to a group behavior approach (9). To do this, we must analyze the norms of our society in order to determine the attitudes that are manifested there (9). Psychologis...... middle of document ......statistics of victims of domestic violence. Internet. 2001-2009. .Shannon Brennfleck, Joyce. Ed. Domestic Violence Sourcebook: Third Edition. Detroit, Michigan: Omnigraphics Inc. 2009. 9-12. Print.Shannon Brennfleck, Joyce. Ed. Domestic Violence Sourcebook: Third Edition. Detroit, Michigan: Omnigraphics Inc. 2009. 87-94. Print. “Causes, effects and prevention of domestic violence. » Child abuse and domestic violence. Doak, Melissa J. Ed. Detroit: Thomson Gale. Information Plus reference series. Gale Opposing viewpoints in context. 2007. Print. Shannon Brennfleck, Joyce. Ed. Domestic Violence Sourcebook: Third Edition. Detroit, Michigan: Omnigraphics Inc. 2009. 51-56. Print.Shannon Brennfleck, Joyce. Ed. Domestic Violence Sourcebook: Third Edition. Detroit, Michigan: Omnigraphics Inc. 2009. 276-279. Print.