IntroductionDomestic violence has been a significant problem for centuries in all countries. “Since 1974, nearly 2,600 spousal homicides have been recorded in Canada” (Bunge, 2002). Of these homicides, more than three-quarters were committed against women. Although thanks to feminism and the women's liberation movement, there has been a slight improvement in the incidences of violence against women, there has also been a drastic change in society's perception of this problem. After reviewing the most recent literature on violence against women and victimization through intimate partners, it has become clear that two crucial positions are now taken. The first position is women victims as the main problem, including prevention, causes and impacts. The second position is that of women becoming more “aggressive” and the issue of violence against men and women. “Domestic violence – the initial problem posed by feminists in the 1970s – transformed into ‘domestic violence’, then ‘violence against the husband’” (Minaker, 2006). This literature review will examine basic information on domestic violence, including different arguments and perspectives, theories and methodologies, and discuss key findings and future research directions.Basic Findings and Key ConceptsThe most notable finding or The key concept behind domestic violence with women as victims is that overall rates have seen a general decrease. As the National Trends in Intimate Partner Homicide report reveals, “rates of spousal homicide for both women and men declined between 1974 and 2000” (Bunge, 2002). Many of the authors featured present different perspectives... middle of article ...... and the incidence of such violence, there still appears to be gaps between research that links with others aspects of IPV. By providing a more in-depth analysis of how women move from victim to offender, it could provide a more realistic understanding of why recent rates of homicide and intimate partner violence among female offenders have increased. Perhaps society should not view women as more and more “aggressors” or “bad girls,” but rather as women who eventually fight back. By connecting social learning theory, self-defense theory as well as male ownership theory to domestic violence, it creates a deeper understanding of the causes and effects of this form of violence. It is conceivable that future directions of domestic violence research should investigate the reasoning behind this new phenomenon of "domestic violence". »..