摘要：Using a representative sample of 7,141 Canadian women living either in renter-
or owner-occupied housing, this investigation assessed the extent of women's
elevated risk for violence in rental housing relative to owner-occupied housing
as well as potential explanations for this relationship. Canadian women living
in rental housing were twice as likely as their counterparts in owner-occupied
housing to experience violence. Explanations examined included family life
course (age, marital status, duration of union), male control and domination
(sexual jealousy, sexual possessiveness, patriarchal domination), socioeconomic
indicators (woman's and partner's employment, woman's and partner's education),
and control variables (place of origin, Aboriginal status, urban/rural
residence, dwelling type). Results showed that family life course as well as
male control and domination are important for understanding the elevated risk of
violence against women in rental housing. Thus, the classic housing policy
stance, to simply encourage homeownership, will not adequately address this
women's health issue.
