Tricia R.

Bagaua
AUTHOR
BSHM 90 – Entrepreneurship in Hospitality‌
September 24, 2022

Violence against Women: Enough

Bagaua 2022
 Domestic violence, sexual assault and harassment, child, early and forced
marriage, sex trafficking, so-called 'honor' crimes, and female genital mutilation are all
examples of violence against women and girls. It stems from the gender inequality that
women face from childhood to old age.

Many perpetrators believe that violence against women and girls is acceptable
and even encouraged by society. They believe that they can commit violence without
fear of repercussions. It is one of the most common violations of human rights, with
long-term devastating consequences for women's lives, communities, and society as a
whole.

Violence against women is a persistent public health concern and a challenge

for nurses worldwide, not just in the United States. The American Nurses Association is
taking action to prevent violence against women and educating nurses and patients
about it. They advocate for teaching nurses how to assess women who are or could be
victims of any type of violence, including sexual, psychological, or physical abuse. To
reduce the immediate and long-term physiological and psychological effects of abuse,
the ANA believes it is critical to raise awareness among healthcare professionals about
the types of injuries associated with this type of crime.

It is critical to put an end to violence because it has serious health and social
consequences. Every day, many people are killed by violence, particularly young men
and boys. In addition to these deaths, many more men, women, boys, and girls are
injured, disabled, or ill as a result of violence.

Every woman has the right to live a safe and violence-free life. A life free of
violence is critical for women's health. You can help protect women and promote a
culture that does not tolerate or accept violence against women. Women's violence can
be reduced by improving their access to basic human rights and resources. According
to research, communities with greater access to education, jobs, housing, health care,
affordable child care and elder care, and equality for both men and women experience
lower rates of violence against women.
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