Eye opening or closing?

Prior to this class I was aware that violence against women was an issue, but I had no idea how severe of an issue it actually is. Through the group project I was able to take a closer look at the Violence Against Women Act that was passed in 1994. The statistics and numbers of women who have been abused or violated are truly astonishing and definitely eye opening. Every 9 seconds a woman is assaulted. 9 seconds! That is shocking to the point that it is almost unbelievable and that is where the problem arises.

When it comes to violence against women, we have come a long way, but it is still not enough. It is obvious that this is not a public issue, and you have to wonder why this is the case? If everyone was aware of what is happening you would think that more action would be taken. Why did it take until 1994 to pass legislature to protect women and their children from abuse? It seems to me that when issues like this arise everyone turns their head or closes their eyes.

Yes, the Violence Against Women Act continues to grow and protect more and more with each reauthorization, and it can only be assumed that this trend will continue, especially with Obama and Biden in office. After all, Biden was the creator of the Act and knows the issue more than most anyone. I believe that the future for this issue is bright and this brightness will continue to open eyes instead of closing them.