ABSTRACT

The over-riding aim of this research work is to examine the prevalence and effects of domestic violence against women in Lagos State, a case study of Mushin Local Government Area. 

To effectively carry out this research, data was collected in form of questionnaire from respondents who are people living and working in Mushin LGA. (150) one hundred and fifty questionnaire were administered, (118) one hundred and eighteen copies were returned and (100) hundred copies are used. After critical analysis of the data collected, findings revealed that the prevalence and effects of domestic violence against women in Lagos State cannot be over emphasized in reducing the rate of violence against women.

In our society, many women are violently treated by their intimate partners while they suffer in silence. In some cases, domestic violence leads to the death of these women. This should not be allowed to continue because women are crucial to the growth and development of any nation and the world at large. They are homemakers, custodians of social, cultural and fundamental values of the society; and permanent change is often best achieved through them. Full community development is impossible without their understanding, cooperation and effective participation. Considering all these, women deserve better treatment but opposite is usually the case. Wife battery affects the physical and psychological wellbeing of the abused women and even that of their children. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title      page

DeclarationI

CertificationII

DedicationIII

AcknowledgementIV

Abstract V

Table of contentVI

CHAPTER ONE

Introduction1

Background of the study2

Statement of the research problem3

1.4Purpose of the study3

1.5Significance of the study4

1.6Research questions4

1.7Research hypothesis4

1.8Scope and limitations of the study5

1.9Definition of terms5

CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1Introduction 8

2.2Domestic violence against women and why happening10

2.2.1What is domestic violence against women10

2.2.2Types/forms of domestic violence against women11

2.2.3What is happening and why12

2.3The law and the reality14

2.4Causes of domestic violence in Nigeria16

2.5Effects of domestic violence against women19

2.6The Justice System response to domestic violence21

2.7The prevalence of domestic violence against women24

2.8Global attempts to eradicate violence against women25

2.9Theoretical framework27

2.1.1Feminist Perspectives27

2.9.2Psychological theory29

2.10Conceptual Framework30

CHAPTER THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1Introduction33

3.2Research design33

Research questions33

Population of the study34

Sampling size 34

3.5.2Sampling techniques34

Data collection instrument35

Administration of data collection instrument35

3.8Validation and reliability of instruments36

3.9Method of data analysis36

CHAPTER FOUR

DATA ANALYSIS PRESENTATION

4.1Introduction38

Analysis of respondents’ characteristics and classifications38

Analysis of individual research statement41

Test of hypothesis51

Discussion of the findings60

CHAPTER FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1Summary of the findings62

5.2Conclusion 63

5.3Recommendations64

5.4Suggestion for further study65

References66

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