Abstract
Among Asian American households, power resides with the breadwinner. As women take on the role of breadwinner, traditional gender roles and responsibilities are thus challenged. This study involves the perceptions, attitudes, and beliefs of 72 participants in respect to the impact evolving gender roles among Asian American women possess as it relates to domestic violence. Factors such as age, educational attainment, marital status, religiosity, socioeconomic status, and exposure to domestic violence were analyzed to determine the significance these factors may have in shaping participants’ view on domestic violence. Study findings revealed certain factors to influence women’s perspectives and beliefs about gender roles and responsibilities. The study further revealed the forces Asian American women are under by Eastern and Western culture to adhere to customs, values, and beliefs.