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violence against women  

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  • Violence against women, also known as gender-based violence, is a global problem that crosses all levels of society. However, poor women are more likely to be victims of abuse than are women in higher socioeconomic groups. [Source: Encyclopedia of Race and Crime; Violence Against Women]

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