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Female do not have chance to study more than primary level. this leads Mercy to stay home and work hard and have a hard life. In individual level man has more power given by society and female is unaware of that violence against women is illegal. This inequality gives Clinton chance to beat Mercy
Gender inequality plays a pervasive role in shaping the experiences of individuals like Mercy and influencing the prevalence of violence within her community. Mercy’s life and the community’s dynamics are intricately connected to a system that perpetuates unequal power relations between genders, contributing to various forms of violence. Here are several ways in which gender inequality enables violence in Mercy’s life and community:
1. Denial of Education:
– Mercy and other girls in her community face gender-based discrimination from an early age, being denied the same educational opportunities as boys.
– Lack of access to education reinforces traditional gender roles, limiting women’s ability to break free from societal expectations and contribute to their own empowerment.2. Restricted Social Interactions:
– Gender norms dictate that girls, including Mercy, are restricted in their social interactions, particularly with boys. This limitation reinforces gender stereotypes and contributes to the isolation of women from broader social networks.
– Restricted interactions may also result in limited exposure to alternative perspectives, further perpetuating traditional gender norms and beliefs.3. Assignment of Care Responsibilities:
– Mercy and other girls are burdened with caregiving responsibilities from a young age, limiting their opportunities for personal growth and development.
– The unequal distribution of household and caregiving responsibilities reinforces traditional gender roles, positioning women as primary caregivers and restricting their participation in other areas of life.4. Economic Dependence:
– Gender inequality often leads to economic disparities, with women like Mercy facing limited access to income-generating opportunities.
– Economic dependence on others can make women vulnerable to various forms of violence, as they may lack financial independence and autonomy.5. Normalization of Gender-Based Violence:
– The pervasive gender inequality in Mercy’s community contributes to the normalization of gender-based violence, reinforcing harmful stereotypes and attitudes.
– The lack of consequences for perpetrators and the acceptance of violence as a social norm create an environment where violence against women is more likely to occur and persist.6. Psychological Impact:
– Growing up in an environment characterized by gender inequality can have profound psychological effects on individuals like Mercy.
– The normalization of discriminatory practices may affect self-esteem and contribute to a sense of disempowerment, making it more challenging for women to challenge or escape situations of violence.In summary, gender inequality in Mercy’s life and community serves as a catalyst for various forms of violence, permeating through social, educational, economic, and cultural spheres. Addressing gender-based violence necessitates challenging and transforming the underlying structures of inequality to create a more equitable and just society.
In Mercy’s story,gender inequality has been a major contributing factor in VAW since she was a child.We find that ,girls are not allowed to play and instead are supposed to help with house chores.After completion of primary school instead of continuing with their studies,they are trained at home on how to become good mothers,keep their homes and look after their husbands.Women have limited access to resources and this makes it difficult for Mercy to give Angel a proper education and a good life that she wished for her daughter but instead takes her to a training facility to learn to be a good wife and properly take care of her home.
Denying girls an equal opportunity to go to school and become professionals e.g being a doctor
submissiveness of women and having them suffer physical violence
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