The Proposal I Am Putting Forth Focusses On Violence Against Women

Statistic’s have suggested violence is perpetrated against women in almost half of all marriages (Domestic Violence).Statistic’s gathered from 1994 indicate domestic violence causes almost 100,000 days of hospitalization, 30,000 emergency room visits, 40,000 trips to the doctor every year, and 50% of all homeless woman and their children are fleeing domestic violence( Domestic Violence).

In February 2011, the council of Australian Governments (COAG) introduced the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010-2022. The policy includes a 12 year national action plan aims to interrelate the significant work conducted by all Australian governments, community groups/organisations and individuals aiming to reduce the level of violence directed towards woman and children.

For centuries domestic violence has been perceived as a private matter private of which the government has not been concerned about nor was it considered the government’s business to intervene on behalf of a battered spouse. The unlawful nature of this failure for state or federal government intervention against this crime contributed to the systematic abuse of women in the family. The traditions, customs, and common law found in both British and American societies continued right up until the last decade of the 20th century and left the battered wives and very frequently, her children, at the mercy of the husband. It wasn’t until the 1990’s when the government began to do something to protect mothers, wives, and lovers from intimate

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,

Domestic violence, alternatively referred to as Intimate Partner Violence, is defined by the Department of Justice 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.” While domestic violence is commonly thought of as only physical or sexual abuse, domestic violence can also be emotional, economic, or psychological. Domestic violence has remained constant in society throughout history, even though over time society’s response to the issue has changed. While domestic violence affects everyone regardless of race, gender, age, etc. it is estimated that approximately 90% of all victims are women. For the purpose of this paper, I will be focusing on

Throughout history, women have continuously found themselves as the subjects of oppression. Although the treatment of women has drastically changed over time, women are still exposed to much of the violence that exists today. Per the National Organization for Women, “young women, low-income women and some minorities are disproportionately victims of domestic violence and rape” (National Organization for Women, 2016). Women-centered violence is highly prevalent and reoccurring all over the world, even in our local communities. Individuals may be hesitant to consider just how much violence against women affects their communities.

Another negative effect of gender inequality is the increased fear of violence for women. Women are often portrayed as weak and helpless beings that can easily be taken advantage of. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon states that, “Violence against women and girls continues unabated in every continent, country and culture. It takes a devastating toll on women’s lives, on their families and on society as a whole. Most societies prohibit such violence –yet the reality is that too often, it is covered up or tacitly condoned” (Unite to End Violence Againist Women, 2006). Violence against women in the form of rape, spousal abuse, child abuse or spousal killing has become routine behavior over the years, so it rarely even makes the news anymore. “Women aged 15-44 are more at risk from rape and domestic violence than from cancer, motor accidents, war and malaria, according to World Bank data”( Unite to End Violence Againist Women, 2006). Women are often blamed and questioned about their actions if they become the

Gender violence may be seen as a practice which maintains the patriarchal dividend, and that violence is also a product of the dividend (Flood et al. 2007). According to Connell (2005) structural inequality which creates the dividend involves the use of violence in order to enforce dominance, and the forms of gender violence include harassment, assault, rape and intimate partner violence. In Australia, approximately one in five women have experienced sexual violence, and one in three women have experienced violence from an intimate partner (Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission 2008). This indicates that gender violence is prevalent in Australia, so the dividend has a significant impact on this aspect of gender relations. It has been established that women may be disadvantaged by the patriarchal dividend in terms of employment, the wage gap and gender roles, which are issues that are relevant to women’s economic status, and also violence. Economic status is an important factor in domestic, family and sexual violence, with economically disadvantaged women being more at risk of violence, and vulnerable to remaining in abusive relationships (Phillips and Vandenbroek 2014). As well as socioeconomic status, other social factors are important, like disability, age, and race, for example Indigenous women experience higher rates of violence than non-Indigenous women (Phillips and Vandenbroek 2014). This illustrates the idea that the consequences of the patriarchal dividend can have a different impact depending on other relevant social factors. In summary, Australian gender relations are significantly affected by the patriarchal dividend with regards to gender violence, as it appears to be a prevalent phenomenon today, as well, this impact does not affect all groups of people in the same

Violence against women has existed for centuries and women experience violence in many setting; however, domestic violence is the most prevalent. Abela and Walker (2014) explain that the women’s right movement took place because women were maltreated and oppressed (78). They state that the victimization of women was the reason why the second wave of the feminist movement arose. They also explain that during this time, laws in the Untied States allow men to hit their wives (Abela & Walker 79). Women from different cultures and different economic status have been victims of domestic violence. In this paper, I will focus on domestic violence against women from different cultures. I will present information about the history of domestic violence

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO,2010) a key element to preventing gendered violence is achieving gender equality. Similarly, the Senate report on Domestic Violence and Gender Inequality (Commonwealth of Australia, 2016) recognises that gender inequality in all aspects of life is a main contributor to the prevalence of domestic violence in Australia (p. 3). The United Nations’ (UN) likewise argues that Violence against women is rampant throughout history because of unequal power relations between men and women (UN,

An issue discussed in class that is central to achieving gender equality is the elimination or prevention of gendered violence. Gendered violence is a huge issue, that affects a multitude of women in Canada and all over the world. It is critical to the cause of gender equality, as gendered violence is rooted in the idea that women are lesser than men and it is acceptable to exert power over them through violence. Thus, women are abused, manipulated and assaulted simply due to their gender. This is a severe form of misogyny and sexism in which women are kept in their place, and prevented from rising to their full power and potential. Gendered violence has contributed to gender inequality, as shown in The War at Home. The episode of the CBC series First hand demonstrates the various plights women are forced to go through due to their abusive partners. Even through this, the justice system can behave like another form of abuse. It is not possible for women to be considered equal in a society where their worth as human beings is not respected. An example in the episode is

Even though some areas of Latin America are underprivileged, women are empowering themselves at both the micro and macro levels. These women are utilizing their own will and desire to seek for change by changing policies and social systems to build a global response to violence against women. In an article titled “The Struggle for Women’s Equality in Latin America” the author, Donna Goodman, states Approximately one in three women in Latin America and the Caribbean has been a victim of sexual, physical, or psychological violence at the hands of intimate partners”. The issue of violence against women has always been a serious problem not just in Latin America but the rest of the world as well. “When countries are not experiencing active conflict,

According to “The Capabilities Approach and Violence Against Women” by Loretta Pyles (2008), the primary goal to social development is to increase income or material wealth in order to end poverty and equality of opportunity is what matters most for well-being. Poor and low-income individuals are at risk because they do not have money and lack certain freedoms and capabilities. Additionally, poor and impoverished women who are victims of physical and sexual abuse have less freedom and accesses to resources. Moreover, Pyles (2008) explains that, “Violence against women affects the ability of women to achieve full functioning in the world.” For example, women of physical and sexual abuse are isolated, by their abusers, from financial resources,

My chosen issue is Intimate partner violence. One of New Zealand’s increasing issues is Intimate partner violence (IPV). IPV is recognized as a major public health threat and a significant social issue. IPV is observed as one of the world’s most serious human rights concerns due to its widespread. As exemplified by New Zealand legislation the Domestic Violence Act 1995 considers IPV to constitute a category of family violence. According to the Act, IPV involves an individual committing violence against another person with whom that individual is or has been in a domestic relationship. Those people that are at increased risk of developing mental and physical health problems including depression, chronic pain, gastrointestinal disorders, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance-related disorders. The therapists are therefore more likely to meet women who have been victim of IPV. In this essay I’ll be highlighting on the prevalence of physical and mental health issues for women with an experience of IPV. The women’s who are affected by IPV are mainly due to remaining in an abusive relationship, culture and childhood sexual abuse are also seen as a risk factor of IPV. I will be portraying this issue from Marxists perspective and also using Marxist Feminists theories to relate to this issue to create a better understanding.

This study sought to determine the perception of the residents on the social acceptability of the various forms and prevalence of violence against women. The study supposed that when people perceived the various forms of violence against women as socially acceptable, their prevalence tends to be high.