When Violence Becomes Normal: A Comparative Study of Countries with the Highest Rates of Domestic Violence Against Women
Location
Guzman 114, Dominican University of California
Start Date
4-20-2017 5:40 PM
End Date
4-20-2017 5:55 PM
Student Type
Undergraduate
Faculty Mentor(s)
Gigi Gokcek, Ph.D.
Presentation Format
Oral Presentation
Abstract/Description
Thirty-five percent of women worldwide have experienced physical or sexual violence from an intimate partner; however, the prevalence of this varies widely across countries. Why do some countries experience higher rates of domestic violence towards women than other countries? When a country’s population is poor, undereducated, and isolated, a culture that accepts violence against women may be formed. Research that explores the effects of intimate partner violence (IPV) is largely restricted to two lenses: health and community development, and these are often limited to individuals or villages. Studies that do approach domestic violence from a state level look primarily at health outcomes and the effects of violence. This paper attempts to identify contributing factors for domestic violence within countries. In this endeavor, this study closely observes the five countries in the world with the greatest prevalence of domestic violence, relying on interviews from individuals from the countries, and data on rates of education, rates of poverty, and degree of isolation. This information would allow policy makers and organizations to intervene and prevent violence in countries before it happens.
When Violence Becomes Normal: A Comparative Study of Countries with the Highest Rates of Domestic Violence Against Women
Guzman 114, Dominican University of California
Thirty-five percent of women worldwide have experienced physical or sexual violence from an intimate partner; however, the prevalence of this varies widely across countries. Why do some countries experience higher rates of domestic violence towards women than other countries? When a country’s population is poor, undereducated, and isolated, a culture that accepts violence against women may be formed. Research that explores the effects of intimate partner violence (IPV) is largely restricted to two lenses: health and community development, and these are often limited to individuals or villages. Studies that do approach domestic violence from a state level look primarily at health outcomes and the effects of violence. This paper attempts to identify contributing factors for domestic violence within countries. In this endeavor, this study closely observes the five countries in the world with the greatest prevalence of domestic violence, relying on interviews from individuals from the countries, and data on rates of education, rates of poverty, and degree of isolation. This information would allow policy makers and organizations to intervene and prevent violence in countries before it happens.