Previous to the emergence of feminist theories in the 1960’s and 70’s the criminal justice system and studies surrounding it were developed under the assumption that males were the predominate perpetrators and victims of crime- particularly in cases regarding interpersonal violence. Whilst this was and still is true‚ the number of women being involved in interpersonal crimes is increasing‚ causing a new wave of interest as to what circumstances a woman finds herself involved in a criminal situation;
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with education thereby seeking her own individuality‚ confidence and not compromising on her self-respect at any cost. This paper talks about the various problems faced by the Indian women in present day society‚ be it the heinous crimes committed against them‚ either in the form of rape‚ domestic violence‚ dowry deaths‚ women trafficking. We then move on to conclusion in which there are some suggestive measures which must be taken in order to improve the plight of women. INTRODUCTION The Indian
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Children and women are among the worse affected‚ 7th World Assembly‚ IIZ/DVV‚ In puncto‚ Bonn‚ pp 44. Human Rights Watch‚ 2013‚ Violence against women act renewed‚ viewed 1 March‚ 2013‚ www.hrw.org/news/2013/02/28/violence-against-women-act-renewed. Primary Teacher‚ Disciplined Children‚ 2013‚ Personal Interview‚ 3rd March. UN Women‚ 2011‚ Ending Violence against women and Girls‚ 2nd Edition‚ Pacific Sub Regional Office‚ Suva‚ pp i-iii‚ 5-6. Trease‚ H. V‚ 1993‚ Atoll Politics- The Republic of Kiribati
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Domestic violence is a habitual pattern of violent behavior in a relationship used by one partner in order to gain control and power over another intimate partner. This is the definition given by the US Office on Violence Against Women. Domestic violence can inflict anyone anywhere in the world regardless of age‚ race‚ religion and gender. Based on statistics‚ the leading cause of injury to women is domestic violence. The number of reported violence exceeds that of muggings‚ vehicle accidents and
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‘Gendered conflict’. Journal of Peace Research‚ 37(1)‚ 51-68. Sage Publications. Caprioli‚ M. (2005). ‘Primed for violence: the role of gender inequality in predicting internal conflict’ Carpenter‚ R. C. (2006). ‘Recognising gender-based violence against civilian men and boys in conflict situations’‚ Security Dialogue‚ 37(1)‚ 83-103 Geneva Declaration Secretariat. (2008). Global burden of armed violence. Global Network of Women Peacebuilders. (2012). Women count. Security Council Resolution 1325:
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Types of violence Physical violence is the intentional use of physical force to hurt someone‚ this person displaying physical harm has a motive. Sexual violence can involve unwanted or forced sexual acts against a person; these acts can be forced by ways of intimidation to compel a person to engage in unwanted sex or sexual harassment. Verbal violence is threats of words‚ gestures that are meant to communicate the threat of physical‚ sexual violence‚ or to
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Claude McKay’s poem‚ If We Must Die‚ is a poem about racial inequality and persecution with a very angry tone. The words of this poem exude with the poet’s rage against the injustices done to his race. His hatred of the inequality is evident in his harsh descriptions of his persecutors. However‚ the reader can also feel the emotions of triumph because "If We Must Die" is also a poem of strength‚ rally and hope for the African American race. In the opening line‚ McKay urges his people not to die
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Domestic Violence Throughout History Summary: Domestic violence has been apart of society forever‚ and it rooted in traditional male dominance and the view of women as property. Still‚ domestic violence is still a problem that takes place regardless of the socio-economic status of a family. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Domestic violence is as old as recorded history. There have been reports of domestic violence since the dawn of time
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estimated average cost per infraction at a medium security prison is $970 (Jiang & Fisher-Giorlando‚ 2002). For these reasons‚ Jiang & Fisher- Giorlando conducted a research to help explain violent incidents‚ incidents against correctional staff and incidents against other inmates in prison. Identifying the risk factors of inmates to commit violent acts of misconduct is of great importance to prison administration. This type of research can assist in the classification process of inmates entering
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domestic violence. For my research I will be examining multiple aspects that male victims of domestic violence may face. The qualitative research questions I will be researching are: 1. What factors influence males’ decision to report domestic violence against them? Do they feel ashamed‚ embarrassed‚ scared‚ or judged? 2. What type of obstacles do male victims face when reporting a case of domestic violence? Were they treated fairly with sensitivity? Do they feel law officials took them seriously? Was their
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