Violence, by its etymology, is so classified generally in the context of a crime or a war, but such sweeping generalizations about violence fail to address the implications of violence at home, suicide emanating from it, bullying and its sociological repercussions, etc.
Though economic developments of all-encompassing nature are taking place all across the world, these have not been able to bring down the magnitude of violence against women by any percentile points. According to a study undertaken by the world health organization, 70% of the female murdered are victims by virtue of having met their fate at the hands of their male companions. Besides, one-third of the girls are forced into their first sexual encounter by their known male relatives.
The study has also expressed a deep sense of anguish about the fact that violence against women continues to be perceived as a law and other problem, and has pointed out that the continued manifestation of gender-centric violence should force the countries to start viewing this as a leading public health issue of our times.
Though economic developments of all-encompassing nature are taking place all across the world, these have not been able to bring down the magnitude of violence against women by any percentile points. According to a study undertaken by the world health organization, 70% of the female murdered are victims by virtue of having met their fate at the hands of their male companions. Besides, one-third of the girls are forced into their first sexual encounter by their known male relatives.
The study has also expressed a deep sense of anguish about the fact that violence against women continues to be perceived as a law and other problem, and has pointed out that the continued manifestation of gender-centric violence should force the countries to start viewing this as a leading public health issue of our times.
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