Abby and GabbyWOMEN’S RIGHTS
Definition: Any act of gender-based violence that results in or is likely
result in physical, sexual, or psychological harm or suffering to women including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary, deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
Criminal harassment/stalkingFinancial abuseSpiritual abusePhysical abuseSexual abuseEmotional or verbal abuse
VIOLENCE CAN INCLUDE…
The fact that men think they are superior or better than women
What it can lead to… Humiliation Intimidation Control Abuse Possible murder
WHAT CAUSES THE VIOLENCE
Any woman, no matter what age, income group, culture, or religion
Although this is said… Younger women
Between the ages of 15- 24 was 42% higher than women between the ages of 25- 34
Disabilities 60% of women with disabilities experience some form of
violence Immigrants
Can experience abuse because of lack of knowledge about the community, economic dependence, and language block
WHEN ARE THEY MOST AT RISK?
Men More likely to be assaulted by a stranger Tend to over estimate their partners violence, while
underestimating their own More likely to initiate violence
Women More likely to be assaulted by someone they know Tend to over estimate their own violence, and
underestimate their partners More likely to use violence as self defense
MEN VS. WOMEN
Make an eff ort to keep all genders equalDon’t be afraid to report the crime
HOW CAN WE HELP?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfMmvr2yw2I What do you think about this video?How do you personally think that women’s rights
have changed over the years?What are some positives things they said that
impacted you? What are some negatives?
WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD
Giant circle with little circle branches How we see it in school/ local community
Boys are smarter than girls Men are more dominant in political field
The past No voting- ratified in 1920s- 19 th amendment No jobs- 1870; women allowed to keep money they earned
Around the world In 76 countries less than half the eligible girls are enrolled in
secondary school Education restraints with girls/women
Not given proper education to help the people who are sick or pregnant- therefore more deaths
Women make up more than 50% of the global population, but fill less than 20% of parliamentary seats
Men vs. women Women are less likely to read adulthood because of abuse, etc. Only 5% of Hollywood featured fi lms are directed by women The 2 highest IQ’s ever recorded on a standard test both belong to
women
POSTER
Women’s rights and what we have learned
GROUP SUMMARY
FACTS
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