Chapter 8 SOUTH ASIA

Report: Domestic Violence Widespread in Afghanistan

After watching the Report: Domestic Violence Widespread in Afghanistan video, consider the questions below. Then "submit" your response.

1. According to the UN report, violence against women typically occurs

In the street

In the market

At home

In the mosque

2. Levels of abuse of women by which of the following are quite high in Afghanistan?

Police

Soldiers

Spouses

Children

3. Women who report domestic abuse are regarded as

Lying

Immodest

Aggressive

Progressive

4. The factors in the violence against women include

A climate of violence in a country at war

A lack of social systems to uphold legal rights

A cultural tradition of patriarchy

All of the above