Violence Against Women: A Recurring International and Criminological Problem

ABSTRACT

Women all over the world have a lot of things in common. Inspite of geographical, developmental, cultural and social differences, and diversity in experiences and social status, violence against women is a common phenomenon and worldwide problem. Such violence is the ultimate form of discrimination in a world that discriminates against women and it is increasingly attracting attention all over the world as a development question. The manifestation is not restricted to any particular part of the world, but it is prevalent in Africa because of the unyielding cultural and stereotype attitude..