Question 1

Despite recent legislation, domestic violence continues to be a significant and widespread problem in Mozambique where more than ________ of women are believed to be victims of domestic violence.

Accepted Answer

More than one half of women in Mozambique are believed to be victims of domestic violence, indicating the severity and prevalence of the issue despite legislative efforts.

Question 2

The Istanbul Convention defines the term violence against ________ as a violation of human rights and a form of discrimination and shall mean all acts of gender-based violence that result in, or are likely to result in, physical, sexual, psychological, or economic harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion, or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life.

Accepted Answer

The Istanbul Convention specifically addresses violence against women, defining it as a violation of human rights and a form of discrimination.

Question 3

To determine immigration relief status, the international ________ is defined as an individual with a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.

Accepted Answer

A refugee is defined as an individual with a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.

Question 4

The Violence Against Women Act (VWA) established ________ form(s) of immigration relief for vulnerable immigrants.

Accepted Answer

The Violence Against Women Act (VWA) established three forms of immigration relief for vulnerable immigrants: U visas, T visas, and VAWA self-petitions.

Question 5

Examples of criminal activities covered under the U visa provisions include ________ incest, rape, and any substantially similar crime.

Accepted Answer

The U visa provisions cover a wide range of criminal activities, including trafficking, female genital mutilation, domestic violence, incest, rape, and any substantially similar crime.

Question 6

The term female genital mutilation (FGM) refers to all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for nonmedical reasons.

Accepted Answer

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is defined by the World Health Organization as procedures that intentionally alter or cause injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.

Question 7

In India, about 500,000 female fetuses are aborted every year in the practice of female feticide.

Accepted Answer

The practice of female feticide in India is a significant issue, with estimates suggesting that around 500,000 female fetuses are aborted annually due to cultural preferences for male children.

Question 8

Amnesty International reports that alarming numbers of Afghan women and girls attempt suicide by dousing themselves with gasoline and setting themselves on fire.

Accepted Answer

Amnesty International has reported on the severe mental health crisis among Afghan women and girls, highlighting self-immolation as a tragic method of suicide due to oppressive conditions and lack of support.

Question 9

Non-aboriginal women are four times more likely to be victims of sexual assault.

Accepted Answer

Aboriginal women are more likely to be victims of sexual assault compared to non-aboriginal women.

Question 10

Dowry deaths are common in India.

Accepted Answer

Dowry deaths, where brides are killed or driven to suicide over dowry disputes, remain a significant social issue in India, despite legal measures to combat it.

Question 11

The T visa lasts for four years and may lead to lawful permanent resident status after three years of continuous physical presence in the United States under specific circumstances.

Accepted Answer

The T visa is a nonimmigrant status for victims of human trafficking, valid for four years, and holders may apply for lawful permanent resident status after three years of continuous presence in the U.S., provided they meet certain conditions.

Question 12

Abused spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens (and certain permanent residents) can now self-file a petition for an immigrant visa without the abuser's knowledge.

Accepted Answer

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) allows abused spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens and certain permanent residents to self-petition for an immigrant visa without the abuser's knowledge.

Question 13

Women's shelters in Malaysia are referred to as "Rumah Nur," which means house of light.

Accepted Answer

The given statement correctly states that women's shelters in Malaysia are referred to as "Rumah Nur," which means "house of light."

Question 14

The last large-scale Malaysian government study of violence against women was completed in 2010.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The last large-scale Malaysian government study of...

Question 15

The practice of female feticide is the act of aborting a fetus because it is female.

Accepted Answer

Female feticide refers to the practice of terminating a pregnancy based upon the predicted sex of the fetus, specifically when the fetus is identified as female.

Question 16

The ________ on the elimination of violence against women emphasizes that violence against women is a violation of human rights and recommends strategies to be employed by member states and specialized agencies to eliminate it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ on the elimination of violence...

Question 17

About ________ million girls and women in the world are estimated to have undergone female genital mutilation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of About ________ million girls and women in...

Question 18

In Australia, appropriate intervention designed to improve access to legal services for indigenous women is accomplished through the ________ family violence prevention legal services in Australia.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Australia, appropriate intervention designed to improve...

Question 19

This is a traditional practice in which men kill a female relative who is believed to have brought dishonor upon the family or community for forced or suspected sexual activity outside marriage. ________

Accepted Answer

The answer of This is a traditional practice in which...

Question 20

In 1994, Malaysia established the ________ in their state hospitals, a model which enables women to receive prompt medical attention and referrals for counseling and support services in light of a domestic violence complaint.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 1994, Malaysia established the ________ in...

Quiz 1: Global Violence Against Women