Abstract:
This study was conducted to assess the causes and consequences of domestic violence against women in Bure town. To do this research, the researcher employed qualitative research approach. The researcher employed purposive sampling technique to gather adequate data from the subject of the study. In order to collect viable information, the researcher used both primary and secondary sources of data. The data were analyzed, summarized and interpreted through thematic data analysis technique. As the finding of the study indicated financial issue, drunkenness, masculinity and jealousy are the main causes of domestic violence against women. Loss of confidence, depression, mental and health problems, children drop out from school, los of appetite for food, and weakness of their mental ability to change are found as a consequences of domestic violence against women in Bure town.