Feminist Psychology
Schober (2013) stated that the topic of equity does not acquire the attention it demands when issues of gender are discussed. Women have been consistently underserved throughout the human history and although much has changed, there remains much to be addressed (Schober, 2013). The feminist movement has been critical in the awakening of the society, particularly through the spread of awareness concerning equity and rights (Cuberes & Teigneir, 2014). At this juncture, it is important to acknowledge the role that psychology has played in the feminist movement (Cuberes & Teigneir, 2014). One of the key roles played by psychologists is the enhancement of self-recognition measures through the affirmation of the position of women in the society (Bandiera & Natraj, 2013). Assessing the contribution of emotion and the general nature of women to the prevailing social condition is possible through the integration of psychology (Deere, Alvarado & Twyman, 2012). Violence is a...