НАСИЛЬСТВО ЯК СОЦІАЛЬНА ПРОБЛЕМА СУСПІЛЬСТВА

Abstract

The study deals with the current situation in the world and in Ukraine, in particular, in the implementation of acts of violence against women and children. It is confirmed that this issue did not have a wide discussion in Ukraine, and among the first to raise the issue of human rights unions and other organizations. It is stated that the existing official agency statistics on domestic violence are fragmentary and do not reflect the real state of affairs. Various factors affecting the manifestations of violence (low standard of living, various types of dependence, etc.) are noted, statistics on violence against women and children are reported by foreign countries (for example, every fourth woman is victimized in Britain). There are various manifestations of violence against women and children, including physical, sexual, economic and psychological violence. They are mentioned in the article defining domestic violence in accordance with the regulations of Ukraine. It is noted that among the most frequent manifestations of violence against women are verbal abuse, psychological pressure, physical abuse, sexual coercion. Statistics show that more cases are attributed to older women, but this is due not to the actual facts of violence, but to the fact that they are more aware of the concept and contact the relevant authorities more often. The article reveals the nature and significance of various forms of violence. In addition, child abuse is identified as a definition of the phenomenon, which is considered in four categories, two of which are not direct violence, but have a detrimental effect on children. Such categories include neglect, psychological abuse, physical abuse, and sexual assault. The following is a classification of violence according to the following characteristics: depending on the offender’s strategy (overt and covert), time (in the past and now), duration (one-time and systemic), place and surroundings (at home, at school, on the street). Attention is drawn to the fact that the child suffers from several types at the same time. The study also noted cases of violence against men and the corresponding consequences of this phenomenon.