This groundbreaking anthology reorients the field of domestic violence research by bringing long-overdue attention
to the structural forms of oppression in communities marginalized by race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, or social
class.
Reprints of the most influential recent work in the field as well as more than a dozen newly commissioned essays
explore theoretical issues, current research, service provision, and activism among Latinos, African Americans,
Asian Americans, Jewish Americans, and lesbians. The volume rejects simplistic analyses of the role of culture
in domestic violence by elucidating the support systems available to battered women within different cultures,
while at the same time addressing the distinct problems generated by that culture. Together, the essays pose a
compelling challenge to stereotypical images of battered women that are racist, homophobic, and xenophobic.
The most up-to-date and comprehensive picture of domestic violence available, this anthology is an essential text
for courses in sociology, criminology, social work, and women's studies. Beyond the classroom, it provides critical
information and resources for professionals working in domestic violence services, advocacy, social work, and law
enforcement.