For soldiers returning home from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, reconnecting with partners can be just as difficult as finding employment, recovering from physical and psychological injuries, and redefining their roles in the community. Some research suggests that once they're back in their communities, veterans perpetrate violence up to three times as often as civilians; … [Read more...] about Interventions show promise in helping Treat and Prevent Domestic Violence among Military Couples
Gender Violence
Justice for Women
Since when are pregnant women entitled to anything less than fairness and equality? On November 8, The New York Times ran this article; Pregnant Lawyer Requests Delay in Corruption Retrial. This story is a perfect example of discrimination against the disabled. The victim is Deborah Misir, a 42-year-old woman, who has not received appropriate accommodations … [Read more...] about Justice for Women
I Do but I Don’t Have To: Marital Rape
Rape is often thought of as forced sexual intercourse by a stranger. So as a crime within marriage, rape is often overlooked. Worse, many consider it a husband’s right to have intercourse at will. Rape scenes on television and film are commonplace. Even AMC ‘s award-winning show, Mad Men, known for its poignant showcase of gender issues in the 1950’s tackles the topic of … [Read more...] about I Do but I Don’t Have To: Marital Rape
Why He Hits: The Psychology of an Abuser
The act is simple. But everything around it is not. Fist meets flesh; force makes contact. Nerve endings fire away in pain; capillaries burst; tissues swell. The physical mutates the moment. Violence creates as it destroys. As we know from the recent 9/11 anniversary, the axis of someone’s psyche shifts after something traumatic happens. Tomorrow is never the same. In … [Read more...] about Why He Hits: The Psychology of an Abuser
Acid Attacks: The New Gender Terrorism
With her head bent down staring at the floor, saliva running down her chin, a woman is unable to lift her head or close her mouth. Acid has melted her skin. An estimated 1500 people per year are victims of acid attacks; 80 percent of whom are female and 40 percent are under the age of 18. Although acid attacks are becoming increasingly common in countries such as India, … [Read more...] about Acid Attacks: The New Gender Terrorism
