Women's Health And Anthropological Analysis

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.

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

Therefore, a new foundation should empower, educate, and create new easily accessible resources for every woman, as well as assist her with essential needs and protect her human rights. In the hypothesis of “Women’s health and the effects of coercive and physical abuse of domestic violence” (Milana, 2016), Milana postulates that the outcome effects of domestic violence should address the need for increasing funding for resources that are not readily available. Therefore, it is necessary to create new programs and establish a necessary broader assistance for domestic violence victims/survivors. Moreover, the current services that are in place are not readily available to all women who have/are experiencing forms of abuse including coercive control abuse. Therefore, new foundations of legal framework are essential to assist and protect a woman’s freedom from all aspects and types of abuse, as well as an inclusion of coercive abuse to prevent harmful effects of domestic violence. In fact, to safeguard a woman’s right is to broaden her “space for action” (Westmarland & Kelly 1101) within her personal environments, in turn, may positively affect her physically, mentally, and

Women's reproductive health is a debated and complex issue in today's society. Nowhere is its severity more prevalent than in areas of extreme poverty such as south and Central America. The resolution to these problems is far from simple. Yet, women are increasingly taking control of their lives and forming groups to combat many of the prejudices that hold them back. However highly debated some tactics for resolution may be it is hard to miss the shear urgency with which the issues of women's rights and health call us. The fight for gender equality cannot overlook the importance of equality in health care and control over one's own body. Women's health is an issue that

Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread human rights violations. It stems from social structures and traditions rather than individual random acts. It cuts across age, socio-economic, educational and geographic boundaries; affects all societies, and is a major obstacle to ending gender inequality and discrimination globally. The violence women face can be physical, sexual, verbal, and any other form that abuses power and control, which can make them feel insignificant. With dealing with all these negative aspects of violence why is it the case that women continue to stay? In Gender and Women’s Studies in Canada: Critical Terrain by Margaret Hobbs and Clara Rice, there are eight key reasons why women would stay in an abusive

Anne Murray states that, “Women’s health is so much more than medical issues; it is cultural, political, economic, and above all, an issue of social justice” (From Outrage to Courage, 2008, p.1). Women’s health is an issue of social justice in a sense that fairness and equality should be primordial in the health care system. Social justice aims to support the wellbeing of all individuals regardless of differences. Unfortunately, little has been done to promote and improve women’s health. An analysis of social and economic circumstances that affect women’s health in development reveals that: inequality in health care in terms of poor health and poverty affect the health of women. In Amnesty International, “Deadly Delivery” and “From Outrage

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,

Violence against women works to disregard women as viable members of society. Violent acts continue to marginalize women and pigeonholed them to less than desirable life circumstances that can negatively impact their health. Women seeking homelessness are less likely to frequent trips to hospitals and doctors when their concerned with the financial and physical security of their families (Silver, Pañares). Furthermore, violence in the lives of these women serves as a barrier to employment. There are social consequences with domestic violence, such as job loss, loss of job productivity, and social isolation that reinforce the pattern of violence (Silver, Pañares).

Medical anthropologists are engaged in using and expanding many of anthropology’s core concepts in an effort to understand the human body problem in a different way. What is sickness, how it understood and directly experienced and acted on by sufferers, the social networks and healers and how health related problems beliefs and practices fit with and shaped by encompassing social and cultural systems and contexts (Singer and Baer, 2007).

Throughout the years, violence against women has become a national issue, often referred to as a “hidden epidemic” by Amnesty International, which spreads through social, cultural and ethnic areas. The cost of sexual and domestic violence creates a ripple effect throughout today’s society; for example, discrimination of race, ethnicity, and age prevents women from obtaining any form of justice. Violence against women is an old-fashioned practice, but in the last decade it finally received recognition as a serious human rights issue. Violence against women is categorized into two parts: social violence, which occurs in public places between strangers, and domestic violence, which takes place within households and usually between family members. A prevalent and particular problem area includes psychological issues; women become depressed, isolate themselves, develop sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), commit suicide, depend on drugs and alcohol, develop poor reproductive health, and become incapable of supporting their families. Men and children are at risk of becoming perpetrators due to exposure of violence within households, low education, and childhood abuse. Education plays an important role in today’s society about spreading awareness of violence against women. The World Health Organization, the Avon Foundation for Women, and Amnesty International, and the producers/authors of Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide are some of many

According to the United Nations Violence against Women is any act of gender-based violence that ,results in, or likely to result in,physical,sexual or mental harm or suffering to women, including treats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in private or public life. It is also an extreme violation against a women 's right which has become an epidemic in our society. For several reasons, Violence against Women continues to soars drastically as result of, lack of resources such as: education, financial resources, high risk of sexually transmitted diseases, and exposure to abuse from an early age, gender equality and alcoholism. Violence against Women has no boundaries, we have to be prepare to face the facts and embrace them for a change.

Many women were neglected and were exposed to abusive relationships because they were seen as inferior to the men. Another instance of abuse or domestic violence stems from relationships such as domestic partnerships as a result children were also neglected because of their mother’s neglection and abuse. Women were also forced not to have a right of their own will in the past society. Another possible reason for the abuse is women were faced with a patriarchal society. Access to the court systems and education also play a vital role in the protection of women. Women are therefore now striving for the legal rights and equality that they deserve. It is therefore a right and responsibility of men and the law to protect women and children. The

Gender-based violence has been a massive issue alongside other social issues that have occurred in human history. It has raised a controversy in the relationship between males and females in which the female has been seen as a victim. Domestic violence seems to be endemic over many decades but there has been no serious strategy to tackle it. Many children are victims to this type of violence in many ways. The broad effect of this violence on today’s students has been huge, and calls for our attention. Many cases related to abandoned children, stressful and depressed children have been caused by this irresponsible action. The United Nations defines violence against women as any deed related to gender cruelty that might be end up in either physical or mental harm to women, including intimidation of such acts, which controls people’s liberty, whether happening in public or private life (2015). Any form of violence directed against gender is supposed to be a kind of brutality that is unacceptable and has no place in our society, but ironically some patriarchal cultures have taken it for granted. An international appraisal of existing statistics in 2013 indicated that 35% of females worldwide have experienced either bodily or sexual abuse by male perpetrators (CNN International edition, 2015). It implies that one-third of women are indicated as being at risk of such cruelty which seems to be epidemic and needs for a better