Introduction
Western modern day culture for women, particularly women born in United States (US), experience major differences in life, liberty and freedom compared to women born and raised in foreign countries; such as China, Nigeria and India to name a few. This paper is written to help readers understand and to educate the existence of vast cultural differences among foreign women in context of seeking justice. The content of this paper focuses on information only. It is not for the purposes of judging other cultures way of life or for being neither right nor wrong. In addition, it will be imperative to become familiar with laws governing countries where women seek justice for domestic issues such as physical, sexual and emotional …show more content…
Despite cultural norms, various educational backgrounds, and economic consequences, violence against women is now globally unacceptable (Pierotti, 2013). The untold truth in cultures where violence against women is present, upholding honor within the cultural is dominant. Ironically, to dishonor cultural norms would in fact; lead to family conflicts and violence (Fernbrant, Essèn, Östergren & Cantor-Graae, 2013).
Furthermore, women who migrate to another country, such as the United States (US) to escape intolerable treatment, face further obstacles. For example, language barriers, social norms and adaptation to western civilization indifferent from her own customs may lead to social isolation (Fernbrant et al,. 2013) “Moreover, migration from countries characterized by predominantly patriarchal value systems to countries with high levels of gender equality and individual freedom may require considerable reorientation to these more liberal contexts” (Fernbrant et al., 2013 p …show more content…
Aforementioned were women representing 23 of the 26 countries who rejected female violence for any reason, including cultural norms and honor in a patriarchal society. Research would indicate information from three other countries were excluded or not surveyed, nonetheless information was made unavailable, leaving 3 countries with possible unprotected women in volatile relationships with batters. One of those countries is Russia, while another is parts of Africa, where female circumcision is practiced (McChesney, 2015).
The author of Women are Being Beaten , not only reports the violence against women in an academic article, but give chilling details of the violence against young Russian women between 25 and 40. These wives report being married to their abusers for two –fifteen years. However, research reveals wives are suffering physical abuse at the hands of the Russian batters. Russian wives desperately seek refuge from their tyrant husband who becomes more resentful of her if she becomes pregnant (Velikanvova,
Western modern day culture for women, particularly women born in United States (US), experience major differences in life, liberty and freedom compared to women born and raised in foreign countries; such as China, Nigeria and India to name a few. This paper is written to help readers understand and to educate the existence of vast cultural differences among foreign women in context of seeking justice. The content of this paper focuses on information only. It is not for the purposes of judging other cultures way of life or for being neither right nor wrong. In addition, it will be imperative to become familiar with laws governing countries where women seek justice for domestic issues such as physical, sexual and emotional …show more content…
Despite cultural norms, various educational backgrounds, and economic consequences, violence against women is now globally unacceptable (Pierotti, 2013). The untold truth in cultures where violence against women is present, upholding honor within the cultural is dominant. Ironically, to dishonor cultural norms would in fact; lead to family conflicts and violence (Fernbrant, Essèn, Östergren & Cantor-Graae, 2013).
Furthermore, women who migrate to another country, such as the United States (US) to escape intolerable treatment, face further obstacles. For example, language barriers, social norms and adaptation to western civilization indifferent from her own customs may lead to social isolation (Fernbrant et al,. 2013) “Moreover, migration from countries characterized by predominantly patriarchal value systems to countries with high levels of gender equality and individual freedom may require considerable reorientation to these more liberal contexts” (Fernbrant et al., 2013 p …show more content…
Aforementioned were women representing 23 of the 26 countries who rejected female violence for any reason, including cultural norms and honor in a patriarchal society. Research would indicate information from three other countries were excluded or not surveyed, nonetheless information was made unavailable, leaving 3 countries with possible unprotected women in volatile relationships with batters. One of those countries is Russia, while another is parts of Africa, where female circumcision is practiced (McChesney, 2015).
The author of Women are Being Beaten , not only reports the violence against women in an academic article, but give chilling details of the violence against young Russian women between 25 and 40. These wives report being married to their abusers for two –fifteen years. However, research reveals wives are suffering physical abuse at the hands of the Russian batters. Russian wives desperately seek refuge from their tyrant husband who becomes more resentful of her if she becomes pregnant (Velikanvova,