Rates of divorce and domestic violence skyrocketed as families struggled to cope with economic hardship. Microsystem - family and individual factors that create problems for families. Causes of domestic violence Patriarchy - domestic violence may not be a function of the patriarchal practice but is exacerbated by the policies and laws that emerge from a patriarchal heritage. Most folks who were abused don't grow up and abuse their kids. Few instances of abuse involve violence and coercion - so they don't want to frighten children.
Seduction is a better term.
Homeostasis - the family maintains the status quo because even though life may be lousy, it could be worse if they try to make a change. Family rules are centered around the dependent's use of alcohol. It is the most important thing in the family and typically, no one can talk about the problem. In the alcoholic family the rituals usually involve drinking. The solution isn't to take those survival skills away, but they need to be reframed and restructured with positive, healthy, functional definitions for them.