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VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

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Violence Against Women

PREPARED BY: NUSRAT JAHAN JENNY

SAKIN AHMED OMI

MAHFUZUL HAQUE KHAN

RAQIBUL HASAN RAHAT

[Section – NMSpr2ing’2015 TrimesterBSc in Computer Science and Engineering]

PREPARED FOR:MD. ELIAS UDDIN

LECTURER

ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE

UNITED INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

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INTRODUCTION AND BRIEF HISTORY

TYPES OF VIOLENCE

SITES OF VIOLENCE

CAUSES OF VIOLENCE

EFFECTS

PREVENTION

STATISTICS

CASE STUDY

CONCLUSION

Outline

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The united nations define violence on women as, “any act of gender-based violence that results in, physical, sexual, or mental harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life.”

In easier words, violence on women is any type of assault on a woman’s body, physical integrity, or freedom of movement inflicted by an individual or through societal oppression.

Introduction

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The history of violence against women remains vague in scientific literature. Examples include the fact that Roman law gave men the right to chastise their wives, even to the point of death. This rule for punishment of wives prevailed in England and America until the late 19th century. In the modern day, it is recognized that violence against women exists everywhere, and that "there is no region of the world, no country and no culture in which women’s freedom from violence has been secured."

History

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Violence against women manifests

itself as:Physical Sexual Emotional Economic

Types of Violence (continues…)

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UNIVERSAL COMMON AND WIDESPREAD FORMS:• Intimate partner

violence• Psychological/

emotional violence• Sexual violence

and harassment• Sexual exploitation• Sexual trafficking• Harmful practices:

female genital mutilation,child marriage

LOW DOCUMENTED FORMS:

• Crimes committed in the of ‘honor’

• Femicide• Prenatal sex

selection and female infanticide

• Political violence• Elder abuse• Dowry-related

violence• Acid throwing

Types of Violence

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Sites of ViolenceHOME:• Domestic

violence

SCHOOL:• Preliminary

school• High school• Private tuition• University

campus• Students are

not the only victims

MEDIA:• Movies• Television

shows/ cartoons

• Video games• Music• Internet

WORLD:• Femicide• Human

trafficking/modern slavery

• Militarism

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Intimate partner violence rarely stays the same over a period of time. It usually increases both in severity and frequency.

Gender inequality is visible in many areas including politics, religion, media, culture norms and workplace.

Social learning models that shape men's idea of masculinity.

Socialization draws girls in the role that prevents women to stand up for them.

Causes of violence (continues…)

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A man’s act of

violence

against a

woman may

result from:

• Individual psychological problems or mental disorders

• Sexual frustrations• Bigotries of society• Childhood abuse• Unbearable life pressure • Drug or alcohol abuse• Exposure to violence or

trauma

Causes of Violence

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Experiencing violence or attack can lead to serious mental and health problem, including post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety.Some abused women try using drugs, alcohol, smoking or overeating to cope, but this can lead to greater physical and emotional problems.One-third of all female suicide attempts can be attributed to post or current experiences of violation.70% of women are psychiatric-in-patients.

As long term effects, one study found that rape victims experience higher level of fear and anxiety for as long as 16 years after the rape occurred. (Ellis, Alkeson, 1981)An article in a medical journal found that “ the stress of being in an abusive relation may cause the woman more susceptible to disease.” (Leibschultz, 2000)

Effects

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Children in violent families may also be victims of abuse. Frequently, children are injured while trying to defend their mothers.

Impact of intimate partner violence on children to live in constant fear.

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Teaches child violence, may be appropriate to resolve

conflicts.[In one study of abused women in Bogotá, Colombia, 49% reported that their children had also been beaten.]

Impacts on Children

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Learning self-defense for women

Public enlightenment

Female empowerment and educationMale education along with proper etiquettes of norms Use of religious leaders

School/ work based educationSpeak out against the messages that encourage violence

Prevention (continues…)

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The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, also known informally as White Ribbon Day, is a day commemorated in Canada each December 6, the anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre, in which armed student Marc Lépine murdered fourteen women and injured ten others in the name of "fighting feminism".

The United Nations General Assembly has designated November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. For 2014, the official Theme framed by the UN Secretary-General’s campaign UNiTE to End Violence against Women, is Orange your neighborhood.

Prevention

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Statistics (continues…)

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Statistics (continues…)

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Statistics

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Objectives:

Men with power Gender discrimination Lack of women empowerment; women are still neglected

In August 2003, over 300 houses in 7 Pahari villages of Mahalcchari were razed to the ground by the army, aided by Bengali settlers. Paharis claim, ten Chakma women were raped, some of them gang-

raped. This includes a mother and her two daughters, aged 12 and 15, and two daughters of another family, aged 14 and 16 years. Victims allege, armed personnel along with Bengali settlers took part in

the rapes. Paharis claim, state-sponsored political and sexual violence still continues.There is no public evidence that the Bangladesh army has investigated those claims in any way.

Case on Violence against women

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Violence is not a new issue and violence on women is a global outrage. It has existed since the beginning of existence. The experience or threat of violence, affects the lives of women everywhere, cutting across boundaries of wealth, race and culture.Eliminating this non civilized phenomenon need to all people’s co-operation. We should incriminate this action by all its forms and the person who uses it should be convicted by the society.However, in intension to stop this dangerous phenomenon, there should radical solutions since not only the women are the victims of this action, but also this society.

Conclusion

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Violence against women is one of the most happening crimes now-a-days. Eradicating completely may take time, but it is never impossible. Few steps :

Self-control of men

Giving proper respect to women

Gender equality, accepted by individuals and society both

Aware of violence (self and others)

Staying strong against violence in all circumstances

As it said, “charity begins at home”, every girl should be aware of this and stay against violence by thought, words acts.

Recommendation

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