Domestic Violence : A Global Phenomenon

Domestic violence is a universal phenomenon with millions of people as victims and perpetrators. It destroys homes and families. Victimization occurs regardless of race, gender, religion, class, and sexual orientation. The term is often used to refer to violence that occurs between two people in an intimate relationship, but extend to violence against children and the elderly. I use the term domestic violence in this literature to refer to intimate partner violence. Globally, 35% of women have endured

Child marriage, defined as a formal marriage or informal union before age 18, is a common phenomenon for both boys and girls, although girls are disproportionately more affected than boys. (author, 2016) Child marriage is widespread and Child marriage is widespread and it will cause lots of shortcomings and deprivation in their life. So child marriage should be banned due to girls suffering sexual abuse by their husbands. There is no denying that child marriage should be banned. Because evidence

Executive Summary 2 Introduction 2 Theoretical Frameworks 3 Defining Domestic Violence 5 A Brief History 6 International Comparisons 7 Discussion of Domestic Violence 9 References 10 Executive Summary This report will offer a review of Domestic Violence in Aotearoa/New Zealand. The ways in which this abuse occurs will be included as well as theoretical frameworks to aid in understanding the extent of this social problem. A review was issued by

The Personal is Political: Women in Tourism To examine Cynthia Enloe 's argument that the "personal is political", we must first define what "personal is political" means in regards to feminist international politics. In order to demonstrate how the personal is political, or the political is personal, we look at the obstacles women encounter in their everyday lives and how they are actually a part of a larger social construction of male dominance. Women need to see their personal struggles in

there is a time gap between the moment when a certain organized crime is committed and moment when a relevant law is issued, which provides organized crime with even more advantageous opportunities. Transnational organized crime is a phenomenon that grew out of domestic organized crime since one of the major differences between these types of crime is scale. The concept of transnational organized crime was first coined in the 1970s, which is around the same period when globalization reached its full

permeable and capitalism has transcended national borders, outsourcing labor has become a common practice within transnational corporatism. To meet the demands of the global North, gendered forms of labor have emerged in the global South that have resulted in the exploitation and abuse of poor women of color. The rising levels of violence that poor, border women are subjected is one of the multi-faceted effects of globalization within border cities. The presence of an informal economy, existing forms

Domestic abuse against women In her news article, the spokesperson for amnesty international describes domestic violence as a worldwide phenomenon that violates the human rights of female victims (Mite, 2005). In addition, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) described violence against women as “a global epidemic that kills, tortures, and maims – physically, psychologically, sexually and economically. It is one of the most pervasive of human rights violations, denying women and girls

Terrorism is a tactic that has been used for centuries, it is one of the most important and dangerous problems facing mankind today. Terrorism is the calculated use of violence, or the threat of violence, to intimidate, frighten, or coerce. In addition, the history of terrorism is as old as humans ' willingness to use violence exist. The earliest known organization that exhibited aspects of a modern terrorist organization was the Zealots of Judea. Zealots of Judea were known to the Romans as

countries than before, it is found that domestic violence against women is still a universal problem. This paper will explore the phenomenon gender-based violence in Hong Kong as compared to the global situation. An extensive literature review was conducted to explore the existing theories and risk factors associated with domestic violence. A qualitative study of women victims was then undertaken to gain further insight on the current gender-based violence situation in Hong Kong. In the discussion

Research Question Does the ISIS phenomenon challenge the construct of the Middle East, and America’s imperial ambitions? My argument is that neo-colonial relations - between the United States and the Arab world – is responsible for the radicalization of terrorist, particularly ISIS. Considering America’s involvement in the construction of the modern Middle East, and its continued involvement in the region. This research question is significant because it interlinks post-colonial studies with contemporary