Research on the Current Situation and Containment of Domestic Violence Suffered by Chinese Women

Abstract

This article will develop from four aspects: the definition of domestic violence, influencing factors of domestic violence, the containment of domestic violence, the comparison between the Domestic Violence Written Warning in China and the Apprehended Domestic Violence Order in Australia. In China, most married women who suffer domestic violence experience multiple forms of abuse, including both physical and psychological violence. Moreover, the vast majority of female victims develop depressive symptoms after experiencing domestic violence. This situation is caused by a combination of social factors, legal factors, and individual factors of women themselves. Victim-blaming mentality battered woman syndrome, and economic dependence collectively prevent women from escaping domestic violence. As the times develop, a legal system centered on the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Domestic Violence has been established the ability of law enforcement officers is keeping growing, the opinions of expert witnesses have were adopted in court, a women’s consciousness of rights protection has been further enhanced. But compared with Australia, Chinastill has more room for improvement. We can draw on international experience, improve the system of anti-domestic violence, and safeguard women’s rights and interests.