The Relationship between Self-Concept and Locus of Control in Physically Abused Women
History can provide some clues concerning the physical abuse of women by men. Beginning in biblical times, women were viewed as the property of men (Steinmetz, 1977). Until 1824 by law, a man was allowed to strike his wife if provoked (Bell, 1977). Under the law, some states still grant "spou...
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VCU Scholars Compass
1981
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| Online Access: | http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/1131 http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2130&context=etd |