Examining the Relationship between Social Activism and Social Responsibility of Women in Preventing Domestic Violence: A Case Study of Panj Tan area of Mashhad Province, Iran

Abstract

Domestic violence against women is an undesirable phenomenon occurring in all societies. Although the forms and manifestations of domestic violence vary across different cultures, this type of violence, encompassing physical, psychological, financial, and sexual dimensions, inflicts serious harm upon women. The aim of this research is to examine the relationship between social activism and social responsibility of women in preventing domestic violence. The social activism and social responsibility of women in preventing domestic violence are complex and multifaceted. These two concepts mutually influence each other in two ways: on one hand, society and culture, as influencing factors, shape the roles, expectations, and values of the community, impacting individuals’ behaviors and decision-making; on the other hand, social responsibility involves a commitment to fulfilling social and ethical duties that assist individuals and society in safeguarding individuals’ rights and preventing social harm. This research, conducted through a survey and in a descriptive and analytical manner, provides important findings from statistical analyses in the areas of domestic violence, social interaction, and responsibility. The results indicate a significant and inverse relationship between domestic violence and the variables of social interaction and responsibility. In other words, as social interaction and responsibility increase, the level of domestic violence decreases.