Materialist Explanation

This brings focus on economic factors such as ______________ to explain why some groups are __________

Inequalities in income and housing

More at risk to DV than others

Wilkinson sees DV as the result of…

Stress on family members caused by social inequality

Those on low incomes or living in _____________ are more likely to experience ___________

Overcrowded accommodations

High stress levels

This reduces their chances of maintaining…

Stable, caring relationships and increases the risk of conflict and DV

Leech and ______ believe the family is an _________

Campos

Overwired circuit

What is an application of the materialist explanation?

Lost jobs during lockdown

Financial stress by the cost of living crisis