"Wife Beating: An American Tradition" by David Peterson del Mar

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Wife Beating: An American Tradition

Journal of Interdisciplinary History (1992)

David Peterson del Mar, Portland State University

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Abstract

This article explores the history, social conditions and possible causes of wife beating, chiefly as reported in Oregon during the mid- to late 19th century.

Keywords

Wife abuse -- Oregon -- History,
Wife abuse -- Oregon -- Case studies,
Marriage -- Oregon -- 19th century,
Male domination (Social structure)

Disciplines

Social History,
United States History and
Women's History

Publication Date

Summer 1992

Publisher Statement

Published by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Press

Citation Information

Peterson del Mar, David. "Wife Beating: An American Tradition." The Journal of Interdisciplinary History 23, no. 1 (1992): 97-118.