Violence Against Women

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This important title examines exploitation and acts of violence against women and girls, from trafficking and murder to sexual and domestic violence. Throughout history, attitudes about gender roles within societies and cultures have played a part in women and girls becoming the subjects of violence on a global scale. Case studies help readers understand the real lives affected by this violence, and encourage them to examine and challenge violence against women in their own communities, nations, and the world. Case studies and quotes from key figures, opinions from all sides of the argument, Debate topics invite the reader to consider both sides of an issue Book jacket.