ABUSED WOMEN
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It used to be that many people thought abused women showed physical characteristics, such as black eyes, scratches, cut or bruises.
By Vegetto Superman | Published 11/25/2009
Statistics show that domestic violence and sexual abuse are increasing in our nation. Women in Massachusetts can find help in these four centers that offer shelter and support in times of crisis.
By Lima | Published 8/1/2007
Learn how you can catch your man cheating and donate to charity at the same time.
By Rosa Hayes | Published 4/10/2007
Abused women frequently stay with the men who beat them. This has been called battered women's syndrome, and it is not the same as Stockholm syndrome.
By Jillita Horton | Published 1/10/2010
After Rihanna was abused by Chris Brown, she went back to him. Now she tells why and why being a role model to young girls is so important to her.
By Cassandra James | Published 11/6/2009
I was one of the lucky ones. I had my AHA moment and I walked away when I had the chance. You are such a smart woman, why are you acting so stupid? That's what my mother and my friends said, countless times. Words I started to resent and tune out.
By RoseHill | Published 2/21/2008
Canadian pregnant woman kept in jail to ensure that she testify in a criminal charge against her abusive partner. Advocates say the criminal justice system is re-victimising women.
By Jenny Jones | Published 4/11/2008
How the hell do we get battered women to leave their husbands or boyfriends?
By Michael Thompson | Published 6/18/2008
Some women have been repeatedly forewarned about the man in their life, yet they refuse to listen. What do you think will happen if they continue to stay in a troubled relationship? Here's what you need to share with a friend.
By Nicholl McGuire | Published 9/11/2009
A woman who stays with an abusive man doesn't have much self-esteem, even though she may outwardly project a high level of self-regard. High self-esteem is "chip-proof," as in, resistant to being "chipped away..."
By Jillita Horton | Published 1/10/2010
Property management company settles lawsuit filed by ACLU that claimed company had committed sexual discrimination by evicting a woman because she was the victim of domestic violence.
By A. Kairi | Published 2/28/2008
Women stay in abusive relationships for several reasons, but is Stockholm syndrome is far from the only reason.
By Jillita Horton | Published 9/22/2009
Lots of folks believe it is as simple as packing a bag to escape abuse. The victim's first and most important choice is "deciding to leave".
By Dragonfly | Published 8/27/2007
The world progresses into the 21st century, yet gender equality and women's rights is a bitter battle that still wages. All around the world, women are abused and mistreated in different ways.
By Anne Ng | Published 11/1/2006
This is a research paper on domestic violence in women. It includes the kinds of violence, the effects of violence in the family, and ways to prevent domestic violence.
By Heather Cannon | Published 11/7/2006
This article was written as a result of my observations of battered women coming into the emergency department for treatment.
By Charlene Collins | Published 2/1/2007
This new role of women challenged traditional views of women as being unable to do the work of their male counterparts, giving rise to self-sufficient and liberated young woman with her own place in the work force making her own money.
By Freddy Mercury Jr. | Published 1/11/2006
Hope exists in war-torn Kabul, Afghanistan. American Deborah Rodriguez oversees the Kabul Beauty School and Oasis Salon in efforts to educate and empower some of Afghanistan's women one haircut at a time.
By JA Huber | Published 2/6/2007
"The Shower" - an episode of The O.C. - comments on relationships, gender roles in society, and the efficacy of aggression in solving dilemmas, ultimately providing insight into these issues and helping to shape their culture for the real world.
By Ken | Published 2/29/2008
A personal story about a friend, a battered woman.
By Carol Roach | Published 10/26/2008
Human rights violations in womens' prisons
By Lee Van | Published 6/10/2007
Besides the abuser himself, a woman's worst enemy can be another woman.
By Hannah | Published 4/16/2007
Life as a Muslim behind the veil
By Elizabeth Kanas-Gonzalez | Published 3/14/2007
Being poor means a woman will not have the means to take care of herself, her children are more likely to be taken away, and odds of going on to better things are stacked against her.
By Delores Williams | Published 6/8/2007
Men are involved with women who like to beat them up, it's just not talked about ever.
By Zenovia B. | Published 2/13/2010
An analysis of the meaning of poetry in the lives of women
By Kelly Morris | Published 12/3/2007
The very nature of our society is supposed to protect women, as the child-bearers and nurturers of our countries. Often they have only broken bones and black eyes as tokens of appreciation.
By Samwise | Published 11/9/2007
Who are the worse drivers, women drivers or men drivers? Arguments (and jokes) are endless, but in the end, there is too much carnage on our highways and byways.
By Michael Thompson | Published 3/1/2010
Wouldn't it be easier if before you got involved with a man, you could search to see if he has been charged with abusing women or any other crimes?
By Casey C | Published 5/7/2007
In domestic violence cases, the victim is not always women or children. Society needs to recognize that men can be victims too.
By wantstoWAH | Published 7/5/2007
This article is about how women have went through changes and have changed America.
By Opera Diva | Published 11/2/2007
In a prior post, a friend stated that my rejection of women who are victims of sexual abuse is in effect, helping these women to be victims again. This new acknowledgement manifested another acknowledgement in that I TOO am being victimized by this!
By Shawnatarium | Published 3/7/2008
Men are abused by women everyday, but do not talk about it until it has reached a point where they cannot stand it anymore. The result is usually a divorce, or the relationship ends.
By Donita Marie | Published 8/27/2009
The story has left women addicted. Others have accused the fans of being drawn to an abusive relationship. Here are ideas about what is going on, why the draw is to women specifically, and why the story doesn't hold up to the disturbing accusations.
By Renee Athome | Published 2/7/2009
An introduction to the reasons for the Western assumption of the oppression of Muslim women.
By L. K. McCosker | Published 12/27/2009
Black women and dating
By Nafeesah Abdullah, CNA | Published 9/20/2009
What is it that makes us fear the screams of the women next door or in the apartment down the hall? Is it fear of the unknown, or fear of what could happen to us that makes us hesitate to lend a hand?
By Tiffany Childers | Published 10/19/2007
Regardless of your religious views, knowing if the Bible actually advocates treating women as lesser than men is something that impacts how we all perceive women.
By NOM | Published 1/10/2007
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