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Introduction

Domestic violence (DV) affects 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men

Domestic violence is more than just physical violence

Research question ~ How does political and religious differences between California and Tennessee affect the rates of domestic violence?

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Why this topic and these states

California = blue state
California has a lower domestic violence rate
Catholicism is the largest religious group

California

Domestic violence rates for men and women above 30%
California is statistically more diverse

Similarities and Differences

Tennessee = red state
Tennessee has a higher DV rate
Christians, (Protestants and Evangelicals) make up the largest religious group

Tennessee

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Background

Why I picked this topic

I’m from the Tennessee and observed DV there.
I also lived in California and have gotten to see DV here.
The large difference in DV rates affect the states very differently.

Relevance

Importance of this topic

Domestic violence is a very serious topic and rates are rising
DV is typically spoken about from a singular perspective/narrative.
Intersectionality!

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Argument

The historical difference in politics and religion between Tennessee and California are the reasons for the differing domestic violence rates.

Historical politics and religion shape social norms that than shape domestic violence.

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Methods

Data Collection

Looking at sources and collecting statistics about religion, politics, and DV

Data Analysis

Comparing statistics from sources in Rstudio

Data Correlation

Seeing how the percentages compare and change

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Expected

Results

I expect a large correlation between the two states histories and the relationships they have with DV

Reason 1

The data is already pointing in that direction

Reason 2

The social norms in the two states differ heavily

Additional Information

Covid-19 largely affected interpersonal violence and partner violence

Additional Information

Oppressive social norms lead to higher domestic violence rates but lower reports

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Work Cited

Blanchard, Rufus. “Rise and Fall of Political Parties in the United States.” Cornell University Library, https://digital.library.cornell.edu/catalog/ss:10637270.

City of West Hollywood to Recognize October as Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month, 2022, https://www.weho.org/Home/Components/News/News/10553/23. Accessed 2022.

Brignone, Laura, and Anu Manchikanti Gomez. “Access to Domestic Violence Advocacy by Race, Ethnicity, and Gender: The Impact of a Digital Warm Handoff from the Emergency Department.” PLOS ONE, vol. 17, no. 3, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0264814

California Department of Public Health. “Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence.” Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence, 27 Apr. 2020, https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DCDIC/SACB/Pages/DomesticViolenceIntimatePartnerViolence.aspx.

Ellison, Christopher G, and Kristin L Anderson. “Religious Involvement and Domestic Violence among U.S. Couples - JSTOR.” Religious Involvement and Domestic Violence among U.S. Couples, Wiley on Behalf of Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, 17 Dec. 2002, https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/1387950.pdf.

“Tennessee Ranks #10 in Rate of Women Murdered by Men.” Local 3 News, 8 Sept. 2014, https://www.local3news.com/tennessee-ranks-10-in-rate-of-women-murdered-by-men/article_ba1ea751-862d-52ef-91d7-3bd32ca31aea.html. Accessed 6 Oct. 2022.