Domestic Violence Against Women and its Relationship to National Security: A Field Study on a Sample of Families in the City of Tripoli

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between domestic violence against women and its implications for national security within the Libyan context. The research addresses the escalating phenomenon of violence and its role in destabilizing social structures and individual security. Adopting a descriptive analytical approach, the study was conducted on a random sample of 90 individuals from various families in the city of Tripoli. Findings indicate that domestic violence is a multifaceted phenomenon, manifesting in physical, psychological, verbal, and economic forms. The results emphasize that social upbringing, economic pressures, and cultural norms are primary drivers of this behavior. Furthermore, the study concludes that violence against women acts as a significant barrier to comprehensive social development and directly threatens national security by fostering internal instability and eroding the foundational values of the family unit. The research recommends empowering women politically and socially, revising cultural values that diminish their status, and integrating women into security sectors to enhance peace and stability. Ultimately, achieving national security is intrinsically linked to creating a violence-free environment that ensures the safety and dignity of all family members.