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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020
Equal Rights Laws Predict the Prevalence of Violence Against Women across Countries
- Shannon Detone
Fielding Graduate University - Polina Kats-Kariyanakatte
Fielding Graduate University - Godhuli Bhattacharya
Fielding Graduate University - Kristine Jacquin
Fielding Graduate University
Abstract
The purpose of this research was to examine the relationship between violence against women and equal rights laws across 192 countries. In general, results showed that countries with more laws protecting women had lower female homicide rates, rape rates, and intimate partner violence.
Gender Issues/Sex Roles
