One of the greatest threats to women is violence. There are many types of violence against women. Such violence indicates the unequal power relationship between men and women.
Violence continues to be directed at women because many societies view women as acceptable targets.
More and more incidents of violence against women are being reported. Similarly, much domestic violence goes unreported. It is often viewed as a private matter that need not be addressed outside of the home. Rather than opposing this violence, many share the view that women are the property of men and may be disciplined as such. Many of the messages in the media reinforce this belief.