What Explanations Are Offered for Violence against Women?

Undoubtedly violence against women is still rife within even our developed society and this violence can manifest itself emotionally, sexually and physically. This violence can have devastating consequences for all involved. There are many reasons for violence against women and this essay will look at some of these reasons.
Traditionally women have been seen as the weaker sex and men can often exploit this idea and use it as an excuse to be violent towards women. From early days the Bible taught that women were subject to men and this idea continues even today. …