The Green Timberwolf

Why are we Still Taking Violent Measures

Blogged by Zaheela and Rachel

Every five minutes a girl dies as a result of violence. Women all over the word struggle to stand up against the abuse that they face throughout the course of their life. Many women worldwide take a passive approach towards violence and choose to stay quiet. Violence and abuse is a violation of human rights that every human being is entitled to. In today's society men tend to have more social power against women. Things need to be changed and society needs to learn to treat women equally.

Women are more likely to be a victim of violence by their intimate partner. About 30% of women who have been in a relationship report that they have experienced some form of physical and/or sexual violence by their intimate partner in their lifetime. This is almost ⅓ women who are affected by violence worldwide. Indigenous women are six times more likely to suffer from abuse and violence than, non-indigenous women. Violence and abuse has proven to have many unfortunate lasting effects. The effects of violence and abuse can include: lower education levels, children being exposed to maltreatment (which could lead to continuing the abuse throughout generation), witnessing family violence, antisocial personality disorders, alcohol abuse, more people developing an acceptance towards violence, and gender inequality. Violence is unacceptable and unnecessary it can have lasting effects for everyone involved. We as a society should do what we can to end violence.

Works Cited

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http://9jalegal.com.ng/featured/experts-canvas-stiffer-penalties-violence-women/.

“The Facts About Violence Against Women.” The Facts About Violence Against Women | Canadianwomen.org, www.canadianwomen.org/facts-about-violence.

“Violence against Women.” World Health Organization, World Health Organization, www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs239/en/.