Name : Aisea Y Sili

S/ID : s11201167

Assignment : 2

1) Your chosen topic: Topic 2: Gender Based Violence in Pacific Island societies
ensure you write the
correct topic number
and the full and
correct topic text
2) Working title of your Gender Based Violence in the islands of Tonga
essay (Working
means that this is a Gender-based violence is caused by harmful social norms, bad
work in progress and treatment of women, and abuse of power. This, in my opinion,
your title may is the most pressing issue facing Tonga at the moment.
change as you work Domestic, workplace, and public violence against women is on
on the essay, and
the rise and getting worse.
that is fine – just
note what it is now)
3) 3 points regarding 1. Gender Stereotype
this topic that you
think are important One of the causes of gender stereotype violence is abuse of
to discuss in your both men and women. Negative societal standards and power
essay, and why you abuse are included. Human rights are gravely violated in
think they are
society, and this problem must be fixed. Currently, the vast
important:
majority of businesses in Tonga openly discriminate against
women in the workplace. They held the opinion that men ought
to receive higher rights than women. For instance, due to
women's increasing status, it is now universally believed that
women shouldn't work while pregnant. Women who become
mothers expect that raising their children will come first, which
should cause them to be less committed to their careers.

2. Intimate Partner Violence

A partner or spouse is typically the perpetrator of violence in a
close relationship. When they have a romantic relationship,
including those who are dating. In addition to financial
exploitation, such as the withholding of funds or resources.
They use physical aggression like punching and kicking. It is a
significant incident of violence in Tonga that needs to be
brought up in conversation as it has led to men harming
 women. For examples, women can weave, make tapas, and sell
produce to help families' needs and their children's education.
However, men frequently used it for illegal substances such as
alcohol and drugs, as well as extramarital affairs that
endangered women and children.

3. Sexual Abuse:
Sexual abuse is the act of forcing someone to act in a sexual
way against their will. As a result, victims are liable for the
consequences of their attackers' actions. For example, data
shows that sending pornographic images to young people,
exposing them to sexual imagery, and pressuring them to
engage in sexual behaviors such as secretly entering a girl's or
housewife's room. The United Nations Population Fund's
TONGA 2020 HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT (2021). Men and
women are more likely to take part in sexual assault
themselves. Even if it is usually kept a secret between the
victim and the abuser, the effects are still visible to others.
According to Moala (2020), the rise in sexual assault is due to
cultural and religious beliefs. It was time for society to adopt
new views on violence. We are all aware that our opinions
shape the way we speak, our words shape the way we behave,
and our actions have an effect (Jansen, 20029).
According to my research explaining why gender-based
violence is on the rise in Tonga, indeed, the Ministry of Police
collaborates with organizations like WCCC and TNCWC to
promote awareness and knowledge through outreach initiatives.
They collaborate on healing and counseling through a referral
system so that everyone can report an incident and contribute
toward the global goals of "Break the Silence, End Violence."
Overall, Tonga still struggles with a high level of gender-based
violence due to their traditions and religious beliefs, which
prevent them from confronting the crisis involving the police
and women.

4) List 3 relevant 1) Jansen, H.A.F.M. et al. (2009) “National Study on Domestic

academic sources Violence against Women in Tonga 2009.” Available from
on the Pacific Island https://www.toksavepacificgender.net/research-paper/nati
region in onal-study-on-domestic-violence-on-women-in-tonga/,
HARVARD viewed on 20 March, 2023.
referencing style to
support your 2) Moala, K. (2020) Domestic violence on the rise in Tonga,
discussion.
RNZ. Available from
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/422603/
domestic-violence-on-the-rise-in-tonga, viewed on 19
March, 2023.

3) United Nation Population Fund - TONGA 2020 HUMAN

RIGHTS REPORT (2021). Available from
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adobe-
acrobat-pdf-edit-co/efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj?
hl=en-GB, viewed on 23 March, 2023).