9 Questions
Which of the following statements is true regarding national legislation on domestic violence?
32 countries do not have legislation specifically addressing domestic violence
What is the main driver of pervasive violence against women according to the text?
Gendered norms
How many women and girls across the world were subjected to sexual or physical violence by an intimate partner before the COVID-19 pandemic?
240
Which of the following is true regarding the legislation on domestic violence in countries around the world?
32 out of 186 countries do not have legislation specifically addressing domestic violence
What is the trend in national sanctions against violence in the home over the past three decades?
There has been a significant increase in national sanctions
What is the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on violence against women?
The pandemic has increased violence against women
Which of the following is true regarding the number of countries with laws against domestic violence in 1990?
There were 4 countries with laws against domestic violence in 1990.
What is the significance of Figure 3.6 in the text?
It displays significant legislative shifts over the past three decades with widespread adoption of national sanctions against violence in the home.
What is the current number of countries with legislation specifically addressing domestic violence according to the text?
158 countries
"Test Your Knowledge on Global Efforts to Address Violence Against Women" - Take this quiz to learn about the progress made in tackling intimate partner violence and the gaps in legal frameworks across the world. Discover how accepted gender norms condone violence against women and the importance of addressing it. With this quiz, you'll be able to understand the current state of global efforts to end violence against women.
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