The Effects Of Violence On Women s Violence - 1735 Words

Effects of Violence against Women According to Violence Type by Ines Alvarez Mrs. Madrell English 4, Honors, Period 6 Miami Coral Park Senior High School March 18,2016 Mrs. Madrell English 4, Honors, Period 6 Miami Coral Park Senior High School March 18,2016 Violence against Women Women have been and continue to be victims of violence in all of its faces. The purpose of this research is to explore the many ways in which women are abused and mistreated, focusing on the effects that violence causes to the victims as well as to those who haven’t experienced violence, but feel somewhat driven to help in this issue. I. Leading types of violence against women A. Sexual abuse on women 1. Sexual Assault and Rape 2.†¦show more content†¦Violence against women is a hidden problem. People have knowledge of it and of how much damage it causes. However, nothing is done about it. People don’t take into account the multiple negative effects it causes on the victims; less do they try to take the issue into hands and try to take action into it. Even though this widespread problem has evolved and has gained international recognition as a threatening situation for women, there is still a long way ahead to fight for a world where women’s rights are treated equally as men and women do not have to suffer in silence due to the many acts of violence committed against them that threaten not only their health but also their lives. Violence against women is a broad topic. Therefore, there are many definitions to take into account when describing what this issue is really about. Violence against women can be defined as â€Å"Any gender based act of violence committed to females that will harm them in any physical, sexual or psychological manner† (United Nations 1993). It is a threat to humanity and a Alv 2 humiliation to females all around the world. But most of all it is a violation of human rights, which is the