{"id":4558,"date":"2019-11-03T06:00:26","date_gmt":"2019-11-03T13:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dixonsociety.ca\/?p=4558"},"modified":"2019-11-01T11:07:39","modified_gmt":"2019-11-01T18:07:39","slug":"five-ways-you-can-prevent-violence-against-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dixonsociety.ca\/five-ways-you-can-prevent-violence-against-women\/","title":{"rendered":"Five ways you can prevent violence against women"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

1. Challenge your beliefs about women and girls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most important thing you can do to prevent violence against women is to start with yourself and your beliefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think about the ways that your beliefs about women may be furthering oppressive attitudes. \u00a0Violence against women stems from patriarchy and the belief that men are entitled to have control over women\u2019s lives, bodies and rights. When women step outside of their designated boundaries, violence is used to control and silence them.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think about your beliefs about women\u2019s\nabilities, autonomy and rights. Do you believe women always have the right to\nmake decisions that are right for them, for their lives and for their bodies,\nregardless of their age, race, sexual orientation, gender expression, religion,\nor ability? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are a man, are you aware of the\npower imbalances that exist in social or professional settings? Do you take\ncare to make sure that women\u2019s voices are amplified and heard?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be conscious of the ways that you can hold\nyourself accountable and do better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Recognize the importance of consent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Consent comes with true respect for women\u2019s autonomy and bodies. Consent needs to come hand-in-hand with the elimination of the feeling of male entitlement to women\u2019s bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Educate youth to ensure they are aware of\ntheir boundaries and others\u2019 boundaries. Teach them about their rights and how\nto respect others\u2019 bodies, boundaries and rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Use social media for good<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Challenge abusive and degrading language\nthat you see online or within your social circles. Be critical of what you read\nonline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow Dixon on Facebook <\/a>and Twitter<\/a> to keep up-to-date in the world of feminism and ending violence against women. You can also subscribe to our newsletter<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Be supportive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If women see that their friends, family, or\ncommunity don\u2019t support survivors, or hold oppressive attitudes towards women,\nthey may think that experiencing violence is something to be ashamed about.\nThey may think that violence enacted on them is their fault. As a result of\nthat shame or fear, women might not speak up about violence they\u2019re\nexperiencing. Only the perpetrator of violence is accountable for their act of\nviolence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe women who share their stories.\nOffer support if they need it, but remember it is their choice and right to\naccess support and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Consider giving to an organization that works to end violence against women.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many organizations that work to end violence against women are not-for-profit and rely heavily on donations to keep their services in place. These organizations are more needed than ever.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are not able to give financially, consider volunteering for or\ngiving an in-kind donation to a worthy organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you support Dixon, you help us provide our excellent support services for women and children fleeing violence, while also helping us raise awareness about the issue and impacts of violence against women. Ensuring that the community is aware of the issue is another way that we work to prevent violence against women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out how to get involved.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

1. Challenge your beliefs about women and girls The most important thing you can do to prevent violence against women is to start with yourself and your beliefs. Think about the ways that your beliefs about women may be furthering oppressive attitudes. \u00a0Violence against women stems from patriarchy and the belief that men are entitled …<\/p>\n

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