Men's Violence against Women: An International Overview

In: Current world leaders, Volume 34, Issue 6, p. 847-878

Abstract

Secondary data are summarized in an overview of the types of violence perpetrated against women worldwide, analyzing them from a feminist perspective. It is argued that violence ranging from harassment through rape & murder are forms of patriarchal terrorism, actions that not only express but maintain male dominance. Issues covered include: rape; incest; battery; sexual slavery, including prostitution, sexual mutilation, & forced marriages; femicide, including dowry murder, denial of food, medicine, & other means of support; denial of contraception & abortion; & sexual murder. Pornography & gorenography (sexually violent & objectifying depictions of women in mainstream media) are considered for their contributions to a cultural climate endorsing such violence. 109 References. Adapted from the source document.