Domestic Violence

In Rivera's article, I saw examples of Symbolic Interactionism, Functionalism, and Conflict Theory. When dealing with domestic violence situations, Latina women tend to look at what they're going through as normal so their perceptions causes them to just deal with their situation and to put up with everything. Religion plays a big role. Since, divorce is looked down upon in many religions, women put up with what they're dealing with to maintain their relationship or their marriage. Latina women also go through institutional barriers and the lack of understanding the legal system. This brings up the conflict of the language barrier. Not being able to speak English puts Latinas at a disadvantage because it's harder for them to communicate their problem but also to find resources or information about where they can go to get help. Their race is also a big factor. No matter what, race will always matter because it leads to different treatment and different perceptions.