Exploring the Relationship Between Domestic Violence and Gender Inequality
Keywords:
Domestic Violence, Gender InequalityAbstract
The author of this work investigates the link between domestic violence and gender discrimination. Women, children, and men of all racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds are all at risk of experiencing domestic abuse. When men and women have unequal access to resources, domestic violence is more likely to occur. Inequalities in power between the sexes are examined in this research, along with their role in fueling domestic violence. The effects of domestic violence on victims and on society as a whole are also discussed. At the conclusion of the report, suggestions are made about how to lessen domestic violence and work to abolish gender disparities. This article will investigate the causes and effects of domestic violence on women and how gender inequality contributes to the problem.
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