Nationally, 1 in 4 women will experience severe intimate partner violence, and 1 in 5 will face completed or attempted rape during her lifetime. Roughly 2,000 were murdered —over 1/2 by an intimate partner—and 1 in 6 have been stalked.
Over the decades, the media industry has played a significant role in contributing to increased violence against women through various mechanisms.
Over the past decade, media coverage of Donald Trump’s controversial views on women and his bullying tendencies has significantly influenced the safety and perception of women in the U.S.
Women today often experience a heightened sense of fear due to a combination of social and psychological factors. Women have been conditioned to be cautious to avoid becoming victims of male violence.
For the past four decades, and continuing today, the home has been the most dangerous place for many women in the United States.
Challenges such as harassment, cultural restrictions, and economic barriers persist, underscoring the importance of women remaining informed and cautious.