Violence against women
What you don't know about violence.... Violence against women is rampant. 35% of women worldwide have experienced physical and sexual violence. Violence against women is everywhere: is one expression of women's unequal status that varies in form and degree across culture and countries In addition to the immediate injuries from the assault, battered women may suffer from chronic pains, gastrointestinal disorder, psychosomatic symptom and eating problems What is Violence? Violence is the intentional use of physical force, against oneself, another person, or against a community, that either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death and psychological harm. Types of Violence Physical violence occurs when someone uses a part of their body to control a person's action. It includes: using physical force which results in pain, discomfort such as hitting, slapping, beating, kicking, burning, murder and assault with a weapon. Sexual Violence ...