There is no doubt about the fact that women have reached commendable heights in the present times. However, social abuse in women is still prevalent. Abuses of all types are still experienced by women of all status in the society. Women’s abuse, although can be more commonly seen in some conservative communities, is not limited to any specific area or social status.
Studies and research have indicated that social abuse in women not only destroys them and their self esteem directly but also has indirect consequences. There is a tendency in abused women to fall into addictions, further abusing themselves. They do so due to depression from social abuse. It has been observed that victimization leads to substance abuse.
Women are abused at home as well as in the work place. Even women in high positions in their career face many problems. They are many a times not given the recognition and status that their work deserves. They also are at a risk of physical and verbal abuses in a male dominated office environment.
Women are under constant observation and scrutiny in the society. They tend to face a lot more criticism by people than their male counterparts. Be it in the field of politics or the corporate world or at home, women face a lot of challenges.
It cannot be denied that there has been some progress in our society in bestowing equality and respect to women. Many social institutions have stepped up over the years to provide help and guidance to abused women too.
Women in pain should seek help. It is very common in women to hide the abuse fearing social humiliation and shame. It takes them into depression and damages them mentally, physically. They also tend to cut off from their social life.
Drug abuse is not an answer for any pain or tension. Drugs do not provide a safe haven from any kind of abuse. In fact they make the situation more complicated. It is very difficult to recover from addiction. So preventing altogether is the best option.
Any kind of addiction is like a chronic disease. Any kind of substance abuse, specially drug abuse and addiction alters the brain function and structure which send strong impulses to consume the drug repeatedly. It very much affects a person’s decision making ability and self control.
When it comes to treating socially abused women and women addicted to drugs and other substances, the first thing that they need is emotional support from family and friends. Women as it is are overly concerned about the effect of their abuse on their loved ones.
Treatments of socially abused women may include addressing their underlying coping skills and situations in life. They should be trained on assertiveness, given marital, family or other counseling, given recovery for sexual and physical abuse and more importantly given practical help to make them economically self sufficient.
There are many successful women who have been lucky enough to lead their life as per their will and have reached their goals. Their life and advises can be inspiring to many and can give hope to many who hope to do the same. Challenges are a part of life but being strong and making the best choices in a given situation is in our hands and will steer us away from unwanted abuses.
