Bounds Quote by Riane Eisler
“The link between intimate violence in the home and the international violence of terrorism and war is as tightly bound together as the fingers of a clenched fist.”
About This Quote
Domestic abuse and global terrorism are linked, suggesting that personal violence can scale up to larger conflicts.
In simple terms: Violence at home can echo in world wars.
Address intimate violence to curb larger conflicts.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family counseling
- peace education
- policy reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does private aggression influence public aggression?
- What interventions can disrupt this link?
Complex causes of terrorism go beyond personal abuse.