Gender Stereotypes On Violence Against Women
Stereotypes. We've all used them when talking about someone and have all hear someone use the when describing us. But how deep do stereotypical cuts run? How do stereotypes contribute to violence and oppression?
“The gender perspective on violence against women shows us that the root cause of violence lies in the unequal power relations between women and men, which ensures male dominance over women.” Gender stereotyping influences how we see the roles and importance of each gender. Gender stereotyping leads to child brides, human trafficking, and sexual violence.This is the terrible reality for women across the world.
Girls in villages across India are at risk of sexual assault. Women do not feel safe in public: walking in the streets and
marketplaces, and taking the bus. When men were asked to give their response on sexual aggression many believed that women are responsible for the attack if they are assaulted.
For women in Africa, violence begins during childhood. “African society views sons as a credit to their family, while families that have only daughters are stigmatized.” Women row up with low self- esteem and little self- worth. Many young girls are raped in their own homes and schools, only a quarter of girls are raped by someone they do not know.
Stereotypes influence gender- based violence justice for women. Stereotypes also prevents criminals from being held accountable. In one case, the rapist of a disabled seventeen year old girl was found not guilty because the judge “believed the girl should have fought back to protect her purity (Simone Cusak).”
Ending gender-stereotypes is important to me because the stereotypes influence the way I am seen by myself and other women. Gender-stereotypes create a world where women, including myself, are not seen as intelligent strong leaders. Gender-stereotypes limit who I am allowed to be.
It’s time we break from conventional stereotypical thinking.It’s time we stop teaching women to avoid harassment instead of redefining what masculinity means.
“The gender perspective on violence against women shows us that the root cause of violence lies in the unequal power relations between women and men, which ensures male dominance over women.” Gender stereotyping influences how we see the roles and importance of each gender. Gender stereotyping leads to child brides, human trafficking, and sexual violence.This is the terrible reality for women across the world.
Girls in villages across India are at risk of sexual assault. Women do not feel safe in public: walking in the streets and
marketplaces, and taking the bus. When men were asked to give their response on sexual aggression many believed that women are responsible for the attack if they are assaulted.
For women in Africa, violence begins during childhood. “African society views sons as a credit to their family, while families that have only daughters are stigmatized.” Women row up with low self- esteem and little self- worth. Many young girls are raped in their own homes and schools, only a quarter of girls are raped by someone they do not know.
Stereotypes influence gender- based violence justice for women. Stereotypes also prevents criminals from being held accountable. In one case, the rapist of a disabled seventeen year old girl was found not guilty because the judge “believed the girl should have fought back to protect her purity (Simone Cusak).”
Ending gender-stereotypes is important to me because the stereotypes influence the way I am seen by myself and other women. Gender-stereotypes create a world where women, including myself, are not seen as intelligent strong leaders. Gender-stereotypes limit who I am allowed to be.
It’s time we break from conventional stereotypical thinking.It’s time we stop teaching women to avoid harassment instead of redefining what masculinity means.