Violence Against Women: An Overview

Abstract

Violence against women is spreading all over the world, destroying the lives of millions of winners. This is rooted in a culture of world discrimination which deprives women of equal rights with men and justice the use of female bodies for personal satisfaction or for political purposes. It feeds off discrimination and serves to reinforce it. This is complemented by discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, social status, class and age. This form of discrimination limits the choice of women, increases vulnerability to violence and  deprives justice. Violence against women is a violation of human rights that cannot be justified by political, religious or cultural norms. This is not only the result of gender inequality, but also reinforces for low status of women is society and the many differences between women and men.  Violence against women is based on a lack of control, power and social norms that determine the role of men and women in our society. A global culture of discrimination against women allows daily violence without punishment.