BY
DR. BOSEDE REMILEKUN, ADEUTI, Ph.D, LL.M, LL.B (Hons), B.L (Hons)
Abstract
The existence and domineering violent nature of male over their female counterpart has been from the beginning of the universe; where men were seen as lords and women as servants in their place in the home as man and wife. Domestic violence against women is a violation of their human rights, and it is on the increase; it is generally seen as a complex family issue that is dealt with and emotionally settled. This terrible situation cuts across all class, tribes, race, status, sexual identity, nationality, culture, religious affiliation, and age where women are battered and destabilized from functioning in their various capacities as a result of different health issues. Women in most societies are usually victims of physical, sexual, psychological and economic violence due to inequalities and discrimination. There are several forms of domestic violence against women that prevent the expression of their human right which constitutes and adds to societal problems. This requires necessary cooperation of all law agencies, other government agencies and non-government organization to be able to eradicate such violence from the society and not accept domestic violence as an acceptable way of life. Women need a definite protection against their male counterparts to prevent an unending global disaster. Eradicating domestic violence against women is paramount and ensuring women’s security should also be a priority for all organizations which must be reflected in the law of their countries for peaceful development of the society. This article focuses on violence against women by their partners.