(法学英语unit 4教材)Starting point.pptx

Starting pointWarming Up Activity 1Warming Up Activity 2Starting pointWarming-up Questions: Work in pairs and discuss the following questions with your partner.What does domestic violence refer to? 2. Do you think domestic violence is serious in China and abroad? 3. What are the impacts of domestic violence? 4. Which day is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women?Starting pointReference1. Domestic violence is often defined as violence made by one family member against another in the family, such as violence made by husband against his wife, adults against their children or violence against the elderly or siblings. In wider sense, DV(domestic violence) also includes violence against pets. It is now considered to be a serious crime.Starting pointReference2. Yes, I guess so. We often hear about cases of domestic violence against women in China. A recent case of Li Yang beating his wife is a typical one. I believe it is also serious in other countries including developed countries. It’s a global issue. Click the pictures to watch two video clips Click here for more informationSome hard facts about domestic violence1. According to a 2000 UNICEF study, 20-50% of the female population of the world will become the victims of domestic violence.Starting point2. The latest statistics from the British?Crime?Survey show that every year in the UK more than 1 million women suffer domestic abuse.3. Within the United States, one out of every four American women will experience violence by an intimate partner sometime during her lifetime.4. Everyday in the US, more than three women are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends.5. Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women—more than car accidents, muggings, and rapes combined. 4. International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women The United Nations General Assembly has designated November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (Resolution 54/13