Violence against women and children exists in everyday life in all societies. It takes many forms in our communities. Canada has some of the most thorough and advanced laws in the world to protect women and children. Yet, violence against them is still a major problem. Some women have to deal with added discrimination.
Attitudes still exist that portray women as deserving abuse.
This only worsens the inequalities many women live with each day. There is no simple explanation for violence against women. It results from many factors in our society that send the message that women are not worth as much as men. These are beliefs about male and female roles which can contribute to violence. The man is the head of the household.