To create awareness among people, especially youngsters so that they could stand against violence on any girl or woman. And prevent violence and any vicious act that might degrade Womens' equality with men in society.

1. VIOLENCE AGAINST
WOMEN
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2. ViolenceAgainst Women
PREPARED BY:
 NUSRAT JAHAN JENNY
 SAKIN AHMED OMI
 MAHFUZUL HAQUE KHAN
 RAQIBUL HASAN RAHAT
[Section – NM
Spr2ing’2015 Trimester
BSc in Computer Science and
Engineering]
PREPARED FOR:
MD. ELIAS UDDIN
LECTURER
ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE
UNITED INTERNATIONAL
UNIVERSITY
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3. INTRODUCTION AND BRIEF
HISTORY
TYPES OF VIOLENCE
SITES OF VIOLENCE
CAUSES OF VIOLENCE
EFFECTS
PREVENTION
STATISTICS
CASE STUDY
CONCLUSION
Outline
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4. The united nations define violence on women as, “any act of
gender-based violence that results in, physical, sexual, or mental
harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion
or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in
private life.”
In easier words, violence on women is any type of assault on a
woman’s body, physical integrity, or freedom of movement
inflicted by an individual or through societal oppression.
Introduction
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5. The history of violence against women remains vague in scientific
literature. Examples include the fact that Roman law gave men the
right to chastise their wives, even to the point of death. This rule for
punishment of wives prevailed in England and America until the
late 19th century. In the modern day, it is recognized that violence
against women exists everywhere, and that "there is no region of
the world, no country and no culture in which women’s freedom
from violence has been secured."
History
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7. Violence against
women manifests
itself as:
Physical Sexual Emotional Economic
Types of Violence (continues…)
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8. UNIVERSAL COMMON
AND WIDESPREAD FORMS:
• Intimate partner violence
• Psychological/emotional
violence
• Sexual violence and
harassment
• Sexual exploitation
• Sexual trafficking
• Harmful practices:
female genital mutilation,
child marriage
LOW DOCUMENTED
FORMS:
• Crimes committed in the of
‘honor’
• Femicide
• Prenatal sex selection and
female infanticide
• Political violence
• Elder abuse
• Dowry-related violence
• Acid throwing
Types of Violence
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9. Sites of Violence
HOME:
• Domestic violence
SCHOOL:
• Preliminary school
• High school
• Private tuition
• University campus
• Students are not the
only victims
MEDIA:
• Movies
• Television shows/
cartoons
• Video games
• Music
• Internet
WORLD:
• Femicide
• Human
trafficking/modern
slavery
• Militarism
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10. Intimate partner violence rarely stays the same over a period of time. It usually
increases both in severity and frequency.
Gender inequality is visible in many areas including politics, religion, media,
culture norms and workplace.
Social learning models that shape men's idea of masculinity.
Socialization draws girls in the role that prevents women to stand up for them.
Causes of violence (continues…)
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11. A man’s
act of
violence
against a
woman
may result
from:
• Individual psychological
problems or mental
disorders
• Sexual frustrations
• Bigotries of society
• Childhood abuse
• Unbearable life pressure
• Drug or alcohol abuse
• Exposure to violence or
trauma
Causes of Violence
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12. Experiencing violence or attack can lead to serious mental and health problem, including
post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety.
Some abused women try using drugs, alcohol, smoking or overeating to cope, but this can
lead to greater physical and emotional problems.
One-third of all female suicide attempts can be attributed to post or current experiences of
violation.
70% of women are psychiatric-in-patients.
As long term effects, one study found that rape victims experience higher level of fear and
anxiety for as long as 16 years after the rape occurred. (Ellis, Alkeson, 1981)
An article in a medical journal found that “ the stress of being in an abusive relation may
cause the woman more susceptible to disease.” (Leibschultz, 2000)
Effects
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13.  Children in violent families may also be
victims of abuse. Frequently, children are
injured while trying to defend their mothers.
 Impact of intimate partner violence on
children to live in constant fear.
 Post-traumatic stress disorder
 Teaches child violence, may be appropriate to
resolve conflicts.
[In one study of abused women in Bogotá,
Colombia, 49% reported that their children
had also been beaten.]
Impacts on Children
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14. Learning self-defense for women
Public enlightenment
Female empowerment and education
Male education along with proper etiquettes of norms
Use of religious leaders
School/ work based education
Speak out against the messages that encourage violence
Prevention (continues…)
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15.  The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence
Against Women, also known informally as White Ribbon
Day, is a day commemorated in Canada each December 6, the
anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre, in which
armed student Marc Lépine murdered fourteen women and injured
ten others in the name of "fighting feminism".
 The United Nations General Assembly has designated November
25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence
Against Women. For 2014, the official Theme framed by the UN
Secretary-General’s campaign UNiTE to End Violence against
Women, is Orange your neighborhood.
Prevention
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16. Statistics (continues…)
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17. Statistics (continues…)
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18. Statistics
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19. Objectives:
Men with power Gender discrimination
Lack of women empowerment;
women are still neglected
In August 2003, over 300 houses in 7 Pahari villages of Mahalcchari were razed to the ground by the
army, aided by Bengali settlers. Paharis claim, ten Chakma women were raped, some of them gang-
raped. This includes a mother and her two daughters, aged 12 and 15, and two daughters of another
family, aged 14 and 16 years. Victims allege, armed personnel along with Bengali settlers took part in
the rapes. Paharis claim, state-sponsored political and sexual violence still continues.
There is no public evidence that the Bangladesh army has investigated those claims in any way.
Case on Violence against women
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20. Violence is not a new issue and violence on women is a global outrage. It has existed since
the beginning of existence. The experience or threat of violence, affects the lives of
women everywhere, cutting across boundaries of wealth, race and culture.
Eliminating this non civilized phenomenon need to all people’s co-operation. We should
incriminate this action by all its forms and the person who uses it should be convicted by
the society.
However, in intension to stop this dangerous phenomenon, there should radical solutions
since not only the women are the victims of this action, but also this society.
Conclusion
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21. Violence against women is one of the most happening crimes now-a-days. Eradicating
completely may take time, but it is never impossible. Few steps :
 Self-control of men
 Giving proper respect to women
 Gender equality, accepted by individuals and society both
 Aware of violence (self and others)
 Staying strong against violence in all circumstances
As it said, “charity begins at home”, every girl should be aware of this and stay against
violence by thought, words acts.
Recommendation
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