VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN; THE CAUSES, THE EFFECTS AND THE SOLUTIONS

Violence against women is a long standing human rights issue which still threatens millions around the world. Nothing seems to be able to curb it so0 what are the reasons for domestic violence? What are the tell tale signs and what are the effects? Do your research and make notes before writing an essay discussing both the causes and the effects. In your conclusion suggest solutions.

Reading material to annotate:

1.       “Violence against women” http://www.womankind.org.uk/policy-and-resources/violence-against-women/

2.       “Violence against women: what is the route cause?” http://lalitaraman.com/2011/10/05/violence-against-women-%E2%80%93-what-is-the-root-cause/

3.       “Violence against women” http://www.womenshealth.gov/violence-against-women/

4.       “Violence against women” http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs239/en/

5.       “Violence against women in Turkey” http://www.stopvaw.org/turkey

6.       “Domestic violence against women: recognize patterns, seek help http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/domestic-violence/WO00044

Videos to watch and make notes on:

1.        “Violence against women – it is a men’s issue” By Jason Katz

 http://www.ted.com/talks/jackson_katz_violence_against_women_it_s_a_men_s_issue

2.       “New violence against women act includes historic protection…”http://www.democracynow.org/2013/3/8/new_violence_against_women_act_includes

Film reviews to read and films to watch:
1. "Take a look behind the legend of Deep Throat: Lovelace"http://essiespeaks.blogspot.com/search/label/true%20story
2. "Unbelievable tales from a land not far away, not so long ago... The Magdelen Sisters"( Scroll down from the previous one)

3.       You are required to find two more videos related to the topic to add to the list. You will have a lot of choice so select wisely

      Refer to my second blog, The Essay Archive, for sample essays: https://theessayarchive.blogspot.com.tr/