Violence Against Girls and Women: International Perspectives [2 volumes]

International Perspectives

Nonfiction, Family & Relationships, Family Relationships, Abuse

• Author: Janet A. Sigal, Florence L. Denmark
• ISBN: 9781440803369
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Publication: August 27, 2013
• Imprint: Praeger
• Language: English

Sexual assault, sex trafficking, and child abuse affect millions of women and girls globally each year. This two-volume set covers a broad scope of topics, from violence against girls before birth, in childhood, and throughout women's adult lives.

• Presents valuable perspective from contributors who are members of NGOs working at the UN, providing an informed focus on international issues

• Examines violence against girls and women comprehensively, from before birth to old age

• Provides a wide breadth of coverage on international domestic violence issues in a single set

• Offers recommendations for reducing or eliminating violence within each chapter

• Appropriate for students of psychology or sociology of women, gender studies, and international studies