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An Online Resource Library on Gender-Based Violence.

Evolution of Theories of Violence

General Material

From theories based in psychopathology to "learned behavior," "loss of control," "learned helplessness," "cycle of violence," and "family conflict," this paper presents arguments against each theory and explains the current understanding of violence against women as an issue of power and control that is rooted in a larger societal context.