Publication

2015 - SPCK, London, England

Language

English

Word Count

69,000 words, Guess

Page Count

276 pages

Identifiers

  • Internet Archivescarsacrosshuman0000stor
  • ISBN-100281075085
  • ISBN-139780281075089
  • ISBN-139780281075096
  • ISBN-100281075093
and 4 more

Classifications

  • DDC362.83
  • LCCHV6250.4.W65 S79235 2015
  • LCCHV6250.4.W65
and 1 more
  • LCCHV6250.4.W65 S76 2015

Description

Every three seconds, a girl under the age of 18 is married somewhere across the world usually without her consent and sometimes to a much older man. Combining rigorous research and compelling personal testimonies, Elaine Storkey investigates the different forms of violence experienced by women across the globe today. From female infanticide and child brides to domestic abuse, prostitution, rape and honour killings, violence against women occurs at all stages of life, and in all cultures and societies. How and why has this violence become so prevalent? Storkey examines the answers that are commonly offered, including theories based on evolutionary psychology and the rise of patriarchal power structures. She also considers the role that religion can play for good or ill in the struggle against this universal injustice.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Scars across humanity: understanding and overcoming violence against womenSPCK2015-01-01

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