Violence against women of color

Violence against women is an issue that prevails in societies and communities all over the world . Race , ethnicity , or social status does not exempt women from experiencing the pain of domestic violence Victims of domestic violence come from diverse backgrounds . However women from certain races and ethnicities , find themselves in more hopeless and irreversible situations . These women are greatly disadvantaged when compared to Caucasian women

The most notable difference that can easily be identified as the cause of such disadvantaged is the woman 's race and ethnicity . A woman 's color

carries a certain significance in determining how difficult it will be for a victim of domestic violence to escape her situation . Although women , regardless of race and color , can seek help through various ways women of color , more often than not , find these avenues much more limited for them . The inequality in terms of services for the victims of sexual violence are deeply rooted in three two major areas , racial differences and cultural and language barriers

Asian American women who are victims of abuse from their spouses find themselves in a predicament that are results of different factors . One major issue that Asian American women encounter is anti-immigrant legislation . Asian American women who marry American men are always wary of the immigration law . According to Foo (273 , Anti-immigrant legislation poses the most difficult barrier to Asian immigrant women seeking safety ' Asian women who rely on their husbands ' citizenship to gain or maintain legal immigrant status in the country are hesitant to report the abuse that they experience for fear that doing so will jeopardize their immigrant 's status . Although , as Foo (274 ) points out reforms in immigration laws have eased the pressure on Asian women to stay in an abusive marriage simply for immigration benefits , many abused or battered Asian women still fail to report the abuse . This , according to Foo is a result of the lack of education and outreach programs that would create a greater awareness among abused immigrant women regarding their expanded rights and privileges . This lack of education can also be seen from the standpoint of language differences

A great number of Asian women who immigrate to America cannot converse effective in English . Their inability to communicate in English creates several problems for them . Foo (274 ) wrote that the language difference has hindered many Asian women from reporting the abuse that they experience . At the same time , police authorities do not normally have interpreters , thus preventing them from gathering the necessary information from the victims . The language barrier also prevents Asian women from availing of shelter programs since not all shelters have Asian staff that can actually speak with the victims (Foo , 275

Cultural factors serve great contribute to the difficulty that women of color experience in getting out and seeking help for domestic violence In the case of Asian women , the traditional culture in Asian societies emphasizes the dependence of women and the importance of the preservation of the family . Women who are raised...