Violence against women is a topic of concern which cannot be ignored as it is hindering almost one half growth of the country. It refers to the violent acts that are committed against women. This is a issue which falls under category of the gender equality or gender biasing. It is a matter of great distress that women in our country are treated in such a manner and are considered to be lower then men in all fields. Violence against women is an event which displays historically unequal power relations
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Violence Against Women in Cambodia Violence has been a prevalent thorn in the side of domestic relationships since monogamy was adopted. However‚ the violent mistreatment of women goes far beyond altercations at the home‚ in Cambodia this type of violence and exploitation of women is a business. Cambodia is a country with a “robust” sex-trafficking industry‚ as described by Gina Reiss-Wilchins in her article: Gender Based Violence in Cambodia: The Intersection of Rights and Poverty. Reiss-Wilchins
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crash women had to sew and mend their own cloths. Due to this women who had great sewing skills began copying magazines and the latest fashion. This action was the of starts of necklines lowering‚ and skirts were being designed with greater detail 3. The style of the 1930’s began with clothing that was elegant and softly feminine. 4. The cloche hats of the 20’s were replaced by hats with brims worn over the right eye at an angle‚ berets‚ and pillboxes. 5. Pillboxes are hats that women wore at
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Abstract This research investigated the psychosocial impact of domestic violence on Pakistani women. A 15-item scale was devised to measure the frequency of the occurrence of different types of domestic violence in an average month. The sample consisted of ten adult married women from high socio-economic group‚ presently‚ under treatment as out-patients after being exposed to spousal violence during the past 5 years. All the subjects reported being exposed to verbal threats of violence‚ abusive
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Women Offenders In this article it discusses how the number of women offenders has increased. Based on the self-reports of victims of violence‚ women account for about 14% of violent offenders an annual average of about 2.1 million violent female offenders. Male offending equals about 1 violent offender for every 9 males age 10 or older‚ a per capita rate 6 times that of women. Three out of four violent female offenders committed simple assault. Six to ten women in State prisons had experienced
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Andhra Pradesh and Delhi have a special place in annals of crimes against women in India in recent times. If we are to take a look at the statistics provided by the National Crime Records Bureau‚ Andhra Pradesh has figured consistently in 2008‚ 2009 and 2010 as the state with highest incidences of crime against women; and Delhi‚ similarly has figured as the city with highest incidences of crime against women in the years 2008‚ 2009 and 2010. Let me restate the figures and illustrate just a few
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Domestic violence against women is one of the most widespread violation human rights‚ this violation can be physical such as slapping‚ kicking‚ treats with an object or weapon‚ murder‚ it can also include the traditional practice harmful such as bride burning and genital mutilation‚ sexual such as forcing unwanted sexual acts or forcing sex with others‚ psychological includes refusal to contribute financially. Domestic violence is an abusive behavior that used at any relationship by one
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Research Paper Role of Education in Women Empowerment with special reference to the Economy of Assam NAZRUL ISLAM Asstt. Professor & HoD‚ Economics‚ Dalgoma Anchalik College‚ Matia‚ Goalpara -783125 (Assam) ABSTRACT: Women’s contribution to the economy of Assam cannot be ignored. From household activities to economic activities out of the household have been performed successfully by the women of Assam. Women constitute almost half of the population in the state; though a large
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beneath Her Feet and Women the State‚ and Political Liberalization By: Zenebech Mesfin Paradise Beneath Her Feet by Isobel Coleman and Women‚ the State‚ and Political Liberalization by Laurie Brand are two very interesting books on women in the Middle East and North Africa that for the most part focus in on the roles and experiences women have in the economy‚ education and politics. Paradise Beneath Her Feet is truly a great find. Coleman touches base on many key issues that women in Islam experience
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A breadwinner is someone who portrays themselves as people who willingly give up all that they can to support the family. In the book “the breadwinner”‚ a girl named Parvana is chosen to be the breadwinner of her family for two reasons. One is because her father was taken to prison for being educated and two because she was the only one who could do it. The book “the breadwinner” had various themes to it but only one stood out. The theme of never losing hope is one of the most important lessons this
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