Spouse Abuse In Our Society. This paper discusses how the phenomenon of spouse abuse continues in our society. The central ingredient in this reality is the instrumental role of power and authority within the relationship. Such power is almost always inflicted by the male gender in an effort to punish, or to control, its female victims. 6 pgs. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Pages: 6 Bibliography: 6 source(s) listed Filename: 4649 Spouse Abuse Society.doc Price: 53.70