Study & Research Violence Against Women

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Introduction

Chapter 1: Is Violence Against Women in the United States a Serious Problem?

Chapter Preface

Violence Against Women Is a Serious Problem

Rape Is a Serious Problem for Women

Prison Rape Is a Serious Problem for Women

Violence Against Women of Color Is a Serious Problem

Violence in Lesbian Relationships Is a Serious Problem

The Problem of Violence Against Women in the United States Is Exaggerated

Feminists Exaggerate the Prevalence of Rape

Advocacy Groups Exaggerate the Prevalence of Female Rape in Prisons

Female Violence Against Men Is a Serious Problem

Chapter 2: What Causes Violence Against Women?

Chapter Preface

Pornography Causes Violence Against Women

Pornography Does Not Cause Violence Against Women

Men Are Biologically Inclined to Rape

Claims That Men Are Biologically Inclined to Rape Are Faulty

Promoting Marriage to Reduce Poverty Will Increase Violence Against Women

Promoting Marriage to Reduce Poverty Will Decrease Violence Against Women

Poverty Increases Women’s Vulnerability to Abuse

Patriarchy Encourages Violence Against Women

Chapter 3: Are Current Approaches to Reducing Violence Against Women Effective?

Chapter Preface

Mandatory Arrest Laws Reduce Domestic Violence

Therapy for Abusers Helps Reduce Domestic Violence

The Violence Against Women Act Is Necessary to Protect Women

Changing Male Attitudes Reduces Sexual Violence

Mandatory Arrest Laws Do Not Reduce Domestic Violence

Therapy for Abusers Does Not Help Reduce Domestic Violence

The Violence Against Women Act Is Unconstitutional

Chapter 4: What Is the Extent of Violence Against Women Worldwide?

Worldwide Violence Against Women: An Overview

The United Nations Has Helped Reduce Worldwide Violence Against Women

The United Nations Has Not Helped Reduce Worldwide Violence Against Women

Rape Is Often Used as a Weapon of War

Worldwide Sex Trafficking Promotes Violence Against Women

Female Genital Mutilation Is a Serious Problem

Honor Killings in the Middle East Are a Serious Problem

Ritualized Slavery in Ghanaian Shrines Is a Serious Problem

Organizations to Contact

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Study & Research Violence Against Women

This Study Guide consists of approximately 242 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Violence Against Women.