The Sexual Victimization of Women: An Oppressive Epidemic
Though violence subjected towards women and young girls is only increasing and becoming more accepted and condoned, it is time for this injustice to cease and only the people of this nation have a choice to deny the prevalence of this intolerable behavior. Intentional assault against any one person may have many lasting effects; physical, sexual, psychological and economic. Based on statistics at the state and local level, violence against women is going up and continues to be an important issue that needs addressing. Sexual violence, intimate partner violence and stalking are major health problems in the United States (CDC). Collective action needs to be taken for prevention of violence …show more content…
The survivors of these forms of violence can experience many complications including physical injury, health and mental consequences, sexually transmitted diseases and even death. The mental impact of this type of victimization leads to post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD in over twenty percent of victims. The symptoms can range anywhere from high blood pressure, difficulty sleeping, feeling fearful, humiliation, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts, distrust, and guilt (“Violence Against”). These psychological effects do not discriminate across the lines of age, sex, race, ethnicity or economic status. However, we are only beginning to understand the impact these forms of violence have on their victims because of limiting or lack of data on the …show more content…
He stated, “that musicians and artists have the ability to shape cultural messages and awareness about violence toward women and girls.” President Obama and the White House have started a campaign effort called, “It’s On Us”, in an effort to bring awareness to violence against women. Obama stated, “ It’s on us---all of us---to create a culture where violence isn’t tolerated.” Much progress has been made in the prevention of violence against women, however, there still remains a lot more that could be done. The application of effective strategies, enforcing existing policies, educating law enforcement and healthcare providers, supportive services and resources made available and accessible to survivors, and holding the perpetrators accountable for their crimes. It’s on us, all of us, to make sure that state’s have the necessary funding and information needed for the prevention of violence and victimization against women. It must be a collaborative
Though violence subjected towards women and young girls is only increasing and becoming more accepted and condoned, it is time for this injustice to cease and only the people of this nation have a choice to deny the prevalence of this intolerable behavior. Intentional assault against any one person may have many lasting effects; physical, sexual, psychological and economic. Based on statistics at the state and local level, violence against women is going up and continues to be an important issue that needs addressing. Sexual violence, intimate partner violence and stalking are major health problems in the United States (CDC). Collective action needs to be taken for prevention of violence …show more content…
The survivors of these forms of violence can experience many complications including physical injury, health and mental consequences, sexually transmitted diseases and even death. The mental impact of this type of victimization leads to post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD in over twenty percent of victims. The symptoms can range anywhere from high blood pressure, difficulty sleeping, feeling fearful, humiliation, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts, distrust, and guilt (“Violence Against”). These psychological effects do not discriminate across the lines of age, sex, race, ethnicity or economic status. However, we are only beginning to understand the impact these forms of violence have on their victims because of limiting or lack of data on the …show more content…
He stated, “that musicians and artists have the ability to shape cultural messages and awareness about violence toward women and girls.” President Obama and the White House have started a campaign effort called, “It’s On Us”, in an effort to bring awareness to violence against women. Obama stated, “ It’s on us---all of us---to create a culture where violence isn’t tolerated.” Much progress has been made in the prevention of violence against women, however, there still remains a lot more that could be done. The application of effective strategies, enforcing existing policies, educating law enforcement and healthcare providers, supportive services and resources made available and accessible to survivors, and holding the perpetrators accountable for their crimes. It’s on us, all of us, to make sure that state’s have the necessary funding and information needed for the prevention of violence and victimization against women. It must be a collaborative