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2 Discussion Communication is clearly an important aspect of how social conflict is handled, and it may even be the spark for it. The articles by Olson and Braithwaite (2004), Stamp and Sabourin (1995), and Wood (1999) concentrate on conflict management tactics and narratives connected to violence, namely male spousal abuse and dissociation of violence from the men who perpetrate it. These articles give insight into the intricacies and complexity of conflict, especially in the context of personal relationships. Individuals that feel hostility during disagreements, according to Olson and Braithwaite (2004), adopt a range of conflict management tactics, including retreat, compromise, violence, and avoidance. They discovered that men and women utilize comparable methods. However, males are more prone to adopt aggressive strategies. According to Stamp and Sabourin's (1995) examination of male spousal abuse narratives, offenders tend to downplay or deny their abusive conduct, blame their spouse for inciting the violence, and reconcile with apologies or promises of change. Finally, Wood's (1999) research on women's detachment from the males who perpetrate violence emphasizes the complex and frequently contradictory feelings women experience in abusive relationships, such as fear, love, and devotion. These articles contend that power dynamics and societal norms impact conflict resolution tactics and narratives. Men, for example, may be more prone to use aggressive methods as a result of society expectations of masculinity and dominance, while women may be more likely to employ withdrawal or avoidance strategies as a result of societal expectations of femininity and submissiveness. Similarly, due of social expectations of masculine entitlement and power, male perpetrators of marital abuse may downplay or deny their actions.

3 Question 1: In the context of personal relationships, how can communication be utilized to question and modify societal norms that perpetuate power imbalances and contribute to conflict? Question 2: What are some successful dispute resolution tactics in intimate relationships, especially when power dynamics are unequal? What adaptations might these tactics make to diverse cultural and socioeconomic contexts?

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4 References Olson, L. N., & Braithwaite, D. O. (2004). “If you hit me again, I'll hit you back:” Conflict management strategies of individuals experiencing aggression during conflicts. Communication Studies, 55(2), 271-285. Stamp, G. H., & Sabourin, T. C. (1995). Accounting for violence: An analysis of male spousal abuse narratives. Wood, J. T. (1999). " That wasn't the real him": Women's dissociation of violence from the men who enact it. Communication Quarterly, 47(3), Q1.

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