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Based
on these definitions violence against women is primarily the use of physical force
against women, as well as actions to oppress or limit a woman’s rights and / or freedom.
However, this is a broad definition, including, for example, the deprivation of a work
bonus for a mistake. This is why it is important to pay particular attention to the
definition of the word “oppression”, which is unjust limitation of freedom. In this sense, violence should be considered in the context
of unjust actions of a person (usually a man) committed against women. It is obvious that
the fairness of certain actions is determined by legislative norms, cultural norms,
etc. In this sense, violence is different from punishment, which is applied to someone who
commits a crime. For instance, in Moslem countries a woman must wear yashmak. If she does
not, actions obliging her to follow this traditional duty will be considered by society as
punishment, not violence. |
