"I beat her because she's mine" : domestic violence in Spanish culture : honors thesis [(HONRS 499)]

Domestic violence against women is deeply rooted in the Spanish culture and is still prevalent today. Spanish men are notorious for their machista attitude, and though certainly not all men behave in this manner, the stereotype does depict the attitude of many Spanish men of various generations. This paper analyzes the problem of domestic violence from a historical and cultural standpoint and discusses what Spain's leaders and other organizations are doing to curb domestic violence.