What Are the Causes of Harassment and Violence Against Women

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Essay

What are the causes of harassment and violence against women? What role does male power and domination play in the assault of women?

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Definitions:

Social Situation

any scenario in which individuals interact with each other, involving the exchange of information or communication.

Friendly

Characterized by kindness, warmth, and approachability; displaying amicable behavior towards others.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that inconsistency among beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors causes discomfort, leading individuals to adjust them to reduce the discomfort.

Situational Attributions

The process of attributing a person's behavior to external or environmental factors instead of to internal personality traits.