April 23rd 2009
Dr. Pisiak
Argumentive Essay Domestic Violence
Christopher “Chris” Brown and Robyn “Rihanna” Fenty are the nation’s most talked about couple in the media and tabloids. As everyone knows, recently Chris Brown has been allegedly accused of domestic violence against his former girlfriend Rihanna. Rihanna suffered multiple cuts, scrapes, bruises, and bite marks over her body. According to an author of the New York Daily News, Brown pleads not guilty on his felony charges (Schreffer). Domestic violence is a negative factor amongst women in relationships. Statistics have shown that approximately three million incidents of domestic violence are reported in the United States (Feinstein 1). In addition, “approximately …show more content…
According to Dianne Feinstein, “Domestic violence remains a pervasive threat to the fabric of America’s families and the well being of America’s future” (2). I agree with her; the most disturbing thing happens to be women coming back to abusive spouses and partners. Many couples don’t leave their abusive spouse, yet they just continue and let the cycle reoccur, never receiving help; but continuously enduring the pain. The cycle of abuse repeats itself from generation to generation, never resulting in a positive manner unless; legal actions such as arrests are made and or major …show more content…
Having an abuser as a spouse or partner is very dangerous and no one should have to be in that predicament. To help stop the reoccurring cycle of abuse, the mental and physical health related problems, and financial instability individuals should be completely aware of the signs of abuse and get out quick. In some cases, domestic violence can easily be avoided and or solved. In today’s society domestic abuse is very common, and all measures to avoid and prevent them should be known. Since the Chris Brown and Rihanna case many celebrities have been speaking out on the issue of domestic violence and abuse. I feel that domestic violence is unsafe and can even lead to death if not