Social Acceptability and Prevalence of Violence Against Women
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https://doi.org/10.61569/hgrevk74Keywords:
social acceptability and prevalence of violenceAbstract
This study determined if in a rural setting prevalence of various forms of violence against women will result as socially acceptable. Using the descriptive-correlational method, a survey was conducted to 456 residents of a rural area in the Philippines. The results showed that social acceptability of physical abuse was significantly correlated to its prevalence but not sexual, emotional and economic violence. This suggested that women may continue to suffer from physical violence because it is socially acceptable. Furthermore, the finding implied that finding ways to change the perception of the society towards physical violence is important.
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