Violence Against Women By: Alena and Nathan

Introduction There are many problems that occur in the world we live in today. However, one issue that many people fear is violence and the inequality of gender. Females are more likely to be hurt or feel threatened by males and there have also been many incidents in which men have demonstrated gender violence. Our presentation includes facts and different types of problems that go around the theme of gender and inequality We will also be talking about the different situations that are associated with gender violence.

Forcible Rape Common fear of US women Victims of sexual assault include babies and elderly women. The typical women is aged Statistics: 7 out of every 10,000 females age 12 and older are raped. Most victims know their attacker. About 2 out of 5 are committed by strangers (about 38%).

Date (Acquaintance) Rape Some researchers say that most women students experience unwanted or forced coerced sex. Others are smaller. Most date rapes go unreported- the victims feel somewhat responsible because they knew the person. About as many men (23%) as women (24%) given into pressure, when they didn’t want to. None of the men were physically forced.

Murder All over the world, men are more likely than women to be killers. In U.S, men make up most of the population. Nine times out of ten, the man is the killer when a women is murdered. As seen on the graph (page 319): More men are the killers as well as the victims.

Violence in the Home Women are typical victims of family violence. Spouse battering, marital rape, genital circumcision are also some forms of violence against women.

Women in the Criminal Justice System Women are less likely to commit murder. However, if they do, the judges become more tolerant. Sexual stereotypes: women are less dangerous and should have another chance. Table on page 319 also shows that women are likely to be given trial periods for crimes.

Feminism and Gendered Violence Feminist sociologists VS. Violence against women Feminist sociologists have been especially effective in bringing this issue into the public's attention Violence against women => Some use symbolic interactionism and conflict theory to promote violence. Some use SI to associate men's strength with violence as is done in many cultures. Conflict Theory: Men are losing power and some men turn violently against women as a resistance and protection.

Solutions There is no certain solution for this problem of gendered violence. However, there are some solutions that are effective. Any solutions must break the connection between violence and manliness. It is difficult to be optimistic that change will come any time soon because of violent messages and icons that are so prevalent in the mass media.

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