Katz Violence Against Women

Violence against women can not only be conducted physically, but also emotionally by way of gender. In society today, the statement “it is a women’s issue” is tossed around frequently. The deemed “women’s issues” are issues such as domestic violence, and sexual abuse. These problems are not at the fault of the woman as society suggests. Jackson Katz stands his ground on the issue of naming certain problems “women’s issues” by stating, “it gives men an excuse not to pay attention, right? A lot of men hear the term "women's issues" and we tend to tune it out, and we think, "I'm a guy; that's for the girls," or "that's for the women” (Katz, 2013). For Katz, this is a major cause leading to the gender-related naming of problems. Not only are women being affected by way of gender ridicule but also, by being blamed after becoming the victim. Victim blaming is an action that occurs far too often and is never justified as being right. Katz defines victim blaming as “blaming the person to whom something was done rather than the person who did it” (Katz, 2013). Katz includes this topic of victim blaming to make aware the
The textbook offers factual evidence of gender inequality by way of statistics such as, percentages of rape victims and graphs of the gender pay gap. In relation to Katz’s speech, more personal views of the problem of violence against women are highlighted. By using both the textbook and the speech, a clear balance of facts and personal beliefs are presented then broadening the understanding of the issue. By acquiring the information from the textbook along with the speech, a victim is better equipped to report and stand against harassment later causing change in issues and violence relating to gender. As social barriers fall and more activities are degendered, both males and females have greater freedom to pursue activities that are compatible with their desires as individuals (Henslin,