Asked by Crystal Gonzalez on May 11, 2024
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In New Delhi, India, a young bride is beaten and sexually assaulted by the groom and his friends. In the United States, women workers in a Minnesota mine are groped, grabbed, pressured for sex, threatened, and harassed. Which of the following is most likely reflected by these examples?
A) Violence against women is a global problem.
B) They are relatively isolated incidents in women's treatment by men.
C) They reflect a kind of semiofficial or unofficial terrorism.
D) None of these answers is correct.
Violence Against Women
Acts of violence that are primarily or exclusively committed against women, often stemming from or reinforcing gender inequality.
Semiofficial Terrorism
Acts of terror or intimidation that are indirectly authorized or tolerated by states, but not openly acknowledged as state policy.
- Familiarize oneself with the different societal, cultural, and individual aspects that contribute to violence against women.
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Olesya DezhnyukMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Both examples illustrate instances of violence and harassment against women. The fact that these examples come from different parts of the world suggests that this is a global issue.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the different societal, cultural, and individual aspects that contribute to violence against women.