POLS 3160 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Iris Marion Young, Sexual Slavery, Sex Selection
26 Oct 2016
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Story said she was attacked by neighbour who was married. Many bystanders but they do not help. This type of violence (being attacked in open place, by someone known) is common in india. This contributes to son preference over daughter: sex selection abortions are common. Violence continues to increase despite women(cid:495)s other gains (political, economic rights) As participation of women in politics increases, violence also increases: most reported to be family related. Male cuban volleyball player went to hotel room with woman who consented sex. Male player brings in other male teammates and rapes woman. Video (cid:498)congo women(cid:499) experiences: this is good video b/c it allows the women to talk about their. Congo is the rape country of the world. Congo women are gang raped right by their families. Women feel like survivors of the rape but also victims in their families. Women usually keep rape a secret because husbands may leave.
