Domestic violence and the workplace : Implications On
Domestic violence is a global issue that cuts across cultures and boundaries. Domestic violence needs to be addressed seriously irrespective of the cultural norms of a society that prevents us to recognize the prevalence and widespread existance of this problem. This paper will discuss on domesti...
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| Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
| Language: | English |
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Proceedings of the International Conference On Gender and Southeast Asia
2014
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| Online Access: | http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/3267/1/Domestic%20Violence%20against%20Women.pdf http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/3267/ |
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| Summary: | Domestic violence is a global issue that cuts across cultures and boundaries. Domestic violence
needs to be addressed seriously irrespective of the cultural norms of a society that prevents us to
recognize the prevalence and widespread existance of this problem. This paper will discuss on
domestic violence against women in eastern society. Discussion on the nature of domestic
violence is followed by a case study that highlights the pain and anguish suffered by the victims
in Malaysia. Focus of analysis in the case study will be on the types of violence against women
and coping strategies adopted by the abused in the ‘culture of silence’ as according to Hofstede
(1984), traditional Asian values of privacy, honor, self-restraint, harmony, and order. Finally,
this paper highlights the importance of empowering women through education and training. |
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