Introduction
For many centuries, women’s rights have been violated by the same people they should trust with protection and appreciation. Home, where women should be treated with love, care, and affection, is the place they experience horrifying events from the closest people who should provide them with happiness and comfort. Domestic violence in many homes has caused great psychological and physical suffering on women in different societies. In worse incidences, women go through life-threatening experiences that result in unhealthy well-being. Additionally, women find themselves unable to voice their issues since their human rights are strictly denied. Nevertheless, a growing body of literature shows that fighting domestic violence against women has gained momentum over the last twenty years. The position of this annotated bibliography is that the vice holds no place in the contemporary society and should be condemned. This paper seeks to analyze domestic violence against women around the globe, its effects, and the measures that societies have undertaken to change the trend.
Alhabib, S., Nur, U., & Jones, R. (2010). Domestic violence against women: Systematic review of prevalence studies. Journal of Family Violence, 25(4), 369-382.
The above article presents a lengthy systematic review of a global evidence of the dominance of domestic violence against women. It broadly looks at the issue, where the authors assess numerous studies from different countries. The authors do not restrict their study to a short period, rather studies the issue from numerous databases from 1995 to 2006. They evaluate 134 studies from various countries that provide enough evidence of the prevalence of domestic violence against women and the adverse effects the vice has had for a decade. The data collected from women aged between 18 and 65 years provide enough samples for the systematic review. According to this review, victimization for women entails verbal, physical, and sexual molestation. All these acts result in devastating impacts on the women’s physical body, sense of self, and trust. The article clearly acknowledges that domestic violence has become both a public health and human rights issue. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that between 5% and 20% of annual mortality is attributable to domestic violence against women. Alhabib, Nur & Jones (2010) argue that the devastating effects of violence against women have called for the international intervention. They say that women across the globe began to engage in collective campaigns against physical, psychosocial, and economic molestation with a view of attracting the international attention. The fact that domestic violence against women causes depression and deaths, it gives enough reason for raising awareness against the vice.
Relevance of this Systematic Review of Domestic Violence against Women to my Topic
Domestic violence is a broad topic that has been extensively studied for many years. The above study provides an in-depth analysis of the topic and presents evidence-based research on the practice among many countries. It can be used to expand the topic from the individual level to both societal and global level. The study provides unmatched evidence of victimized populations across many societies. It is evident that awareness of domestic violence against women has continued to change globally as more people continue to advocate for women’s rights. The stance of my study is that the practice undermines women’s rights and should be stopped. Men who victimize women have no place in modern society. Women, just like other human beings should be given equal opportunities to develop themselves. Alhabib, Nur & Jones (2010) posit that the modern woman has proven to the world that given the same chance like men, can excel and become powerful. This argument supports my view that women can become independent, lead the way to success, and make the world a better place. There is enough evidence of great women who have left a great impact on the world that generations will continue to appreciate. If these great women were victimized, such great achievements could not be attained. Examples include Professor Wangari Maathai of Kenya, the 2004 Nobel Laureate. She founded the Green Belt Movement that changed the world’s perception of the environment. Her contributions toward environmental conservation and awareness campaign continue to influence people’s efforts towards planting more trees.
Wyndow, P., Li, J., & Mattes, E. (2013). Female Empowerment as a Core Driver of Democratic Development: A Dynamic Panel Model from 1980 to 2005. World Development, 1(52) 34-54.
This article presents enough evidence that women have been victimized. However, the authors show how the world’s assumptions on the place for women today have greatly been challenged. The authors outline women positions that have proved that without victimization, women can change the world. Examples include Melanne Verveer, who was the first ambassador-at-large for the U.S state department’s office of global women’s issues. Hillary Rodham Clinton has been shown as the secretary of state for the U.S and still holding the position since 2009. The world today is portrayed as having accepted the effects of women empowerment. These and more women positions have shown the world that domestic violence against women holds no place in the modern world. The article challenges men-dominated societies to cease misplaced assumptions and adopt gender equity. Domestic violence against women is endangering. Victimization of women holds back development and growth (Wyndow, Li & Mattes, 2013). The authors show women as core drivers of development.
Relevance of this Study to my Research Topic
The study supports my position regarding domestic violence against women. It shows that through empowerment, women can shine greatly. It portrays women as agents of change if engaged in developmental projects. In fact, the authors assert that women victimization only prevents them from positively contributing toward democratic development. They are core drivers for development. A woman who has undergone domestic violence feels unappreciated, victimized, and loses self-esteem. She sees herself as having no value in the society in which she lives. The article advocates for women empowerment and involvement. The authors suggest that the fight against domestic violence against women needs not only women’s efforts, but also the general public’s commitment. The article provides a strong support for my thesis that the vice is misplaced and discriminates against women’s rights.
Recommendation
This paper acknowledges the prevalence of women victimization that contributes greatly to world deaths. These deaths and other adverse effects of domestic violence can be reduced through various proactive measures as recommended below. First, women empowerment programs and subjects should be included in schools’ curricula where children can be taught on women rights. This strategy will ensure that girls grow knowing that they have the same rights as boys and can defend themselves even when they own families. The modern world has reached high levels of knowledge transfer. Today, people have easy access to information. Women can voice their issues through various avenues. Women need to be sensitized to use the available avenues to communicate issues concerning domestic violence for timely intervention.
Conclusion
This bibliography examines two strong sources addressing domestic violence against women. Each study has been examined closely and the authors’ views adequately considered. Domestic violence against women does not receive any support at all. Instead, it has been strongly condemned and opposed. The articles used in this paper have supported the position that women victimization has no place in the contemporary society. They present enough evidence on the prevalence of the vice. Substantial evidence has been provided to show women’s potential and their vital roles in shaping the world today.
References
Alhabib, S., Nur, U., & Jones, R. (2010). Domestic violence against women: Systematic review of prevalence studies. Journal of Family Violence, 25(4), 369-382.
Wyndow, P., Li, J., & Mattes, E. (2013). Female Empowerment as a Core Driver of Democratic Development: A Dynamic Panel Model from 1980 to 2005. World Development, 1(52) 34-54.