Domestic Violence Against Women 's Nigeria

In the most recent data available from 2015, it was disclosed that nearly 92,000 Canadians had report to the police an incident related to domestic violence; of this number, 80% of them were women (Burczycka, 2017). It is then no surprise that intimate partnership violence has been found to be one of the major causes of violence against women in Canada (Ministry of the Status of Women, 2015). Many agencies focus on supporting directly the female victims and providing them with secured shelters and safe spaces to rebuild themselves after leaving their abusive relationship (Shelter Safe, 2017). However, a need to address domestic violence from the roots arose in Ontario1982, when the community identified a gap in the offer of programs

The law today is far too lenient upon men who abuse and kill their wives and claim ‘provocation’ to lessen the charge. Women are constantly beaten by their partners and some kept prisoners in their own home and eventually killed. In the case R.v. Thornton the defendant was a battered wife who killed her husband. Her husband after threatening her, the husband fell asleep, she went to the kitchen and returned with a knife stabbing him while he was asleep.

Domestic violence against women is prevalent in almost all the societies in the world. It is an issue which was not even recognised as a crime 40 years ago and is still not recognized as a crime by many societies. Women suffer from violence, including physical, sexual, emotional, and psychological violence by strangers and their partners all over the world (Kaya, 2010). Even though it is a worldwide occurrence, there are some women who face more intense and frequent violence depending on their culture, country, religion,

Women abuse is a problem that plagues society in numerous ways. It is a problem that lacks proper definition in today’s society, and as a result has many misconceptions regarding the subject. It has been a problem that has been going on for centuries and has only recently been discussed as inappropriate and a disgusting act against women. The stereotypical family of a mother, father and children, loving, caring and happy with each other is always depicted on television. Real life relationships and families range from happy and loving to extreme dysfunctional in today’s society. Not every relationship and family experiences the “haven in the heartless world” (Momirov, 2011), many experience more heartless world within the family. This paper will focus on women abuse within the family. The purpose of this paper is to explore women that are victims of domestic abuse and the social structures that create the social problem women will face for the rest of their lives. This paper argues that neoliberal state policies create the social conditions that force abused women to stay in abusive relationships. This paper covers women abuse through three main parts. Part one of this essay will

This section will discuss the topic intimate partner violence against women as discussed by other scholars and authors. Various books will be analyzed to understand the topic better. The section will also explain the main issues independently analyzing different literature and will also discuss the similarities and differences. The issue has emanated a lot of public concern as more young women continue to suffer in silence with the fear of speaking out against their partners. Some women, however, are courageous and have opted to speak about the issue in public without fear of being judged or criticized. Careful analysis of the different books will help to determine the different perspectives that different authors understand

Taking a look into America’s work industry, society’s values reflect the meaning of domestic violence. In order to gain an understanding of how societies function, many professionals have observed various factors that contribute to the way societies work and the specific explanations of social problems, such as domestic violence. Domestic violence and emotional abuse are behaviors used by one person to control the other. Victims can be of any age, sex, race, culture, and religion. Although both men and women can be abused, most victims are women. Domestic violence against women has become a social issue discussed by many Americans and it has become unacceptable, this paper will focus on the causes, effects, and solutions to domestic violence against women in the United States, and provide examples of how it has been changing through the years of 1995 to present.

As expert competitors remind us on a week after week basis, domestic violence is a social issue which keeps on plaguing the country. Through stricter law implementation, enhanced healing facility reporting methods, and across the country training and directing, this issue can be lessened. Domestic violence has a wide range of names, for example, family brutality, battering, and wife beating. Every one of these terms allude to the same thing, misuse by conjugal, basic law, or a dating accomplice in a cozy relationship. It is not constrained to physical beating. It is any conduct that is expected to overwhelm and control another individual using mortification, dread, and physical or verbal strike. Domestic violence is a critical issue in today's

Today on today’s news a 23 year old was brutally murdered by her husband, leaving her one and only daughter Tyaira Zyaira Balance a motherless child. Ta’Osia Thompson was suffocated and then shot dead. Her husband then attempted suicide by shooting himself in the head. He is now in critical condition; on life support at ECMC. Situations like this occurs all too often, although it’s wrong people often endure abuse every day.

Furthermore, death is an extreme outcome of intimate partner violent in women (Guggisberg, 2006). Women who are victims of intimate partner violence are four times more likely to have suicidal ideation than non-abused women (Guggisberg, 2006). However, death goes both ways for women who have been victims of abusive relationships; they commit suicide or they kill their abusers (Guggisberg, 2006). Traditional attitudes towards intimate partner violence being a private matter and victim blaming still exists in our society (Renner & Markward, 2009). Therefore, some professionals are a bit hesitant to help victims affected by intimate partner violence. The damaging effect of fear and anxiety is a contribution of psychological factors from intimate partner violence Renner & Markward (2009) reported that mental health disorder correlates with an increase in suicidal rates (Renner & Markward, 2009). Furthermore, a strong risk factor of suicide in abusive relationships survivors is mental health issues (Renner & Markward, 2009). Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention (2004) as cited by (Guggisberg, 2006) found that 57% of people who commit suicide were diagnosed with a form of psychiatric disorder in the months prior. Furthermore, more than half the people who committed suicide have made at least one other attempt go end their lives. Taff (2004) as cited

“Domestic violence is a type of abuse by one or both partners in marriage, friends, family, dating or cohabitation” (Aziz & Mahmoud, 2010). There are many forms of abuse from verbal and emotional to physical that often escalates over time in intensity for the victim. Data from the criminal justice system, hospital patient medical records and mental health records, police reports, surveys and social services reports of thousands of women revealed that many are injured and killed as a result of violence from someone close to them. “The US Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) defines domestic violence as a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or gender” (Robertson & Murachver, 2009). Researchers and the criminal justice system have not been able to agree on a clear definition to domestic violence which can range from physical injury, stalking, verbal abuse and humiliation, denial of shelter and access to money, and intimidation through aggressive behaviors. The definition of domestic violence may vary but the results from physical injury, mental and emotional trauma, and sometimes even death can last a life time.

Battered Woman Syndrome is a medical condition used in legal defense by victims who have killed their abusive spouse. Years of living within the “Cycle of Violence,” can alter a victim’s state of psychosis, leading them to a constant state of intimate-terror. In recently recognizing this syndrome, the courts will accept a victim’s plea of “Battered Woman Syndrome” as a valid defence after killing their abusive spouse. According to the Domestic Abuse Shelter, “In today 's society, "Battering“ is the single major cause of injury to women, exceeding rapes, muggings and auto accidents combined" ("Domestic Abuse Shelter - A New Beginning"). In multiple cases, death threats have been made, causing victims to believe they are on their own without help from our justice system. This leads to victims finally standing up to their abuser and putting an end to the years of suffering. Victims who commit this crime truly believe death is the only way to end this abuse.

Love is looked upon as a beautiful thing but within beauty lies darkness in South Africa. There is an unspoken violence against women going on within the communities of south Africa that is now coming to light; domestic violence. Husbands, not strangers or men with guns, are now the biggest threat to women in post-conflict South Africa, according to a report by the International Rescue Committee. Attacked beaten, abused, killed these are sometimes words to describe domestic violence. Domestic violence is defined as acts of physical, sexual and emotional violence inflicted against a woman by her intimate partner, spouse or lover. Domestic violence is far from new and is a never ending cycle of abuse. Most may think violence against women comes from a stranger or man the woman doesn’t know but instead in most cases it is caused by a loved one. In Fact globally, about every 1 in 3 women will experience violence during her lifetime, most of the time by an intimate partner. (Baleta 580) This type of violence is definitely gender based as majority of women experience domestic violence compared to men. Domestic Violence is a worldwide issue but today the focus is on Domestic violence against women in South Africa. Spreading all across South Africa domestic violence is happening to women at an alarming rate. A woman is killed by an intimate partner every eight hours in South Africa and over 65% of women have been assaulted according to a study

In order to recognize the outcomes of domestic violence, it is key to know precisely what domestic violence is. Domestic violence is anything that involves physical damage, sexual assault, or distress of physical damage. In order to aid individuals who are going through domestic violence, it is fundamental to have a healthier understanding of what triggers domestic violence and how it affects the mistreated, abuser, and children of the mistreated.

Domestic violence is a prevalent issue that has enormous consequences for both the victimized individuals and their families. There are many injuries, deaths, rapes, and separation of families, and other fatalities which can all be interconnected to domestic violence. Which raises the question who are the perpetrators? why are they violent? Were they also abused? The answers to these questions may shed some insight on what goes on inside the mind of an abusive and violent individual.

Domestic violence has been a main issue throughout history and all over the world; it can evidentially affect children, the elderly, women, and even men. Although abuse can affect many individuals, a significant portion of domestic abuse cases are against women. Globally, women are constantly facing physical, social and mental abuse by men and/or their significant others. In past years, the issue of domestic violence has gained the attention of researchers. In fact, studies have shown that it is a global issue negatively impacting the social and health status of individuals, particularly women. A survey of domestic abuse in Canada signifies that 29% of married women have been abused by their partners at least once (Nwosu, 2006). Many argue