Exercise 1 Violence against women is a cross-cultural phenomenon related to male control of women's sexuality, the relationships between women and property, and economic inequalities between men and women. "Bride burning" is only one example of these interconnections. Go to the India Together Website (http://www.indiatogether.org/wehost/nodowri/stats.htm). After reviewing the material on this site, answer the following questions: - What is "bride burning"?
- Is bride burning legal in India?
- What are the barriers to stopping this practice?
- In your opinion, how is bride burning similar to domestic violence in the United States?
Exercise 2 Visit the Website of Men Can Stop Rape (http://www.mencanstoprape.org/). After reviewing the material on this site, answer the following questions: - What are the goals of Men Can Stop Rape?
- How does the organization work to achieve those goals?
- Do the goals and strategies of Men Can Stop Rape seem promising to you? Why or why not?
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