Gendered Violence
A. Introduction:
I am doing Gender Power and Violence, and chapter 12 mentions several subtopics related to gender violence, such as sexual harassment on campuses, rapes, and intimate partner violence. I am interested in the intimate partner violence because it elaborates on the violence that occurs in a romantic relationship. It mentioned that the centers for disease control (CDC)2011 report states that one in four US women has been violently attacked by husband or boyfriend, and one in seven men has been violently attacked by wives or girlfriends (Woods).
B. Thesis:
This means that most of the victims are females in relationship dispute because men are less likely to report it. We will investigate the difference between women and men in violence and the cycle of intimate partner violence.
C. Broader Issue:
Intimate partner violence committed by women, men, lesbians, straight and transgendered people. The violent rate is almost the same between both heterosexual and homosexuals. Women typically verbally abuse or push, slap, or shove partners and men …show more content…
This had an impact in the way that he treated Rihanna. This case connects to class because children tend to mimic what their parents do.
E. Conclusion
There are many ways that we can reduce gendered violence in our personal lives. We can create programs to teach children that violence against others is not acceptable. Parents can start giving good examples at home by not fighting especially in front of their children. Women must also learn how to get out of the cycle of intimate partner because they will eventually experience the same violence over again if they are convinced to stay.
F. Bibliography
Duke, Alan, and Tedd Rowlands. “Chris Brown Pleads Guilty in Rihanna Assault Case.”CNN. Cable News Network, 23 June 2009. Web. 23 June