I was surprised by how normalized domestic violence seems to be in parts of Algerian society. The strongest part were the quotes used, depicted shocking imagery. It immediately grabs attention and highlights the seriousness of the issue. I think including statistics or survivor voices could strengthen it.
Interesting, I do say the presentation of this as a news paper is a neat way of formatting it. Though, the fact only women can press charges and the state will only care if said accused was guilty is interesting as it showed in the comparison how different things work there. Add onto the fact this was a law that almost alienates a woman’s ability to stand against their abuser in domestic cases. I do think some text needs to be reorganized like the one under the pie chart as it accidentally overlays with the text. But all and all, this is a great infographic. Short, but powerful.
I was surprised by how limited legal protections still are available for survivors, which allows cultural silence and societal pressures in Algeria to result in domestic violence going unchecked. The emotional storytelling that humanized the statistics was the best part, I think it made the issue feel more real and urgent. Good job on your infographic!
I was surprised to learn how deeply rooted domestic violence is in Algerian society and how cultural expectations make it even harder for women to seek help. I didn’t realize that even with a 2015 law, women still lack real protection and support from the state or their families.
The best part of this infographic was the side-by-side comparison between U.S. and Algerian laws. It made the differences really easy to understand and highlighted how important government involvement is when protecting victims. It helped me better grasp why so many women feel trapped.
One piece of constructive feedback would be to update the physical security map with more recent data if possible. Otherwise, the layout and visuals were very strong and made a sensitive topic clear and powerful.
It is good to learn that Algeria has passed laws that criminalize this kind of domestic abuse as a first step. Unfortunately, as this infographic does a great job of showing, it is only a first step that does not truly resolve this problem for Algerian women. Social and cultural pressures mean such laws are only as good as the ability for them to be enforced. I would be curious to know if there is a movement to change these social attitudes in Algeria.
What an impactful infographic. The opening quote was so powerful because it cuts right to demonstrating the attitude within the country. I was surprised to learn that violence against women is so prevalent in Algeria that a social media campaign/hashtag was created for it. I think the best aspect of this graphic was the comparison to other countries. Seeing how the laws and security levels in different countries compare to Algeria really helps to understand the problem.
Very good infographic. This was very informative on how domestic violence while it takes place in relatively high numbers throughout the United States is an issue that many women and others deal with around the world. What was also surprising is how many are open about their domestic violence abuse.
The infographic on Algeria’s domestic violence provides a valuable insight into a topic rarely covered in the mainstream media. I was surprised to learn of the scale of physical abuse and the threats faced by women in this North African country. Women’s physical security is a critical issue that should not only receive more coverage in the media but also be addressed at the highest levels of state and international governance.
The layout of the infographic is structured in such a way that it is very easy to follow and I enjoyed the illustrations as they help grasp the topic. Excellent job!
Hey Mia,
Amazing infographic! It is shocking to read about how open some people are about committing domestic violence against their spouses in Algeria. Your infographic does a superb job of raising attention to this issue. Algeria must implement some form of domestic violence prevention measure in order for women to be protected by the state and not feel like they are in the situation by themselves with no help.
This is a very serious and pertinent security issue, and I had no idea about violence in Algeria. What I like the most is how you structure your infographics and how the images complement the writing. It surprises me that there is no law on domestic violence prevention measures, and the lack of action by the state. It almost sounds like they are neutral about this issue and neglect women’s rights.
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Rebecca Amaya
I was surprised by how normalized domestic violence seems to be in parts of Algerian society. The strongest part were the quotes used, depicted shocking imagery. It immediately grabs attention and highlights the seriousness of the issue. I think including statistics or survivor voices could strengthen it.
Cris Saldana
Interesting, I do say the presentation of this as a news paper is a neat way of formatting it. Though, the fact only women can press charges and the state will only care if said accused was guilty is interesting as it showed in the comparison how different things work there. Add onto the fact this was a law that almost alienates a woman’s ability to stand against their abuser in domestic cases. I do think some text needs to be reorganized like the one under the pie chart as it accidentally overlays with the text. But all and all, this is a great infographic. Short, but powerful.
Teagan McSherry
I was surprised by how limited legal protections still are available for survivors, which allows cultural silence and societal pressures in Algeria to result in domestic violence going unchecked. The emotional storytelling that humanized the statistics was the best part, I think it made the issue feel more real and urgent. Good job on your infographic!
Michael Ortiz
Hi Mia,
I was surprised to learn how deeply rooted domestic violence is in Algerian society and how cultural expectations make it even harder for women to seek help. I didn’t realize that even with a 2015 law, women still lack real protection and support from the state or their families.
The best part of this infographic was the side-by-side comparison between U.S. and Algerian laws. It made the differences really easy to understand and highlighted how important government involvement is when protecting victims. It helped me better grasp why so many women feel trapped.
One piece of constructive feedback would be to update the physical security map with more recent data if possible. Otherwise, the layout and visuals were very strong and made a sensitive topic clear and powerful.
Ruben Garcia
It is good to learn that Algeria has passed laws that criminalize this kind of domestic abuse as a first step. Unfortunately, as this infographic does a great job of showing, it is only a first step that does not truly resolve this problem for Algerian women. Social and cultural pressures mean such laws are only as good as the ability for them to be enforced. I would be curious to know if there is a movement to change these social attitudes in Algeria.
Emily Norwood
What an impactful infographic. The opening quote was so powerful because it cuts right to demonstrating the attitude within the country. I was surprised to learn that violence against women is so prevalent in Algeria that a social media campaign/hashtag was created for it. I think the best aspect of this graphic was the comparison to other countries. Seeing how the laws and security levels in different countries compare to Algeria really helps to understand the problem.
Jesse Turnquist
Very good infographic. This was very informative on how domestic violence while it takes place in relatively high numbers throughout the United States is an issue that many women and others deal with around the world. What was also surprising is how many are open about their domestic violence abuse.
Elena Petrova
The infographic on Algeria’s domestic violence provides a valuable insight into a topic rarely covered in the mainstream media. I was surprised to learn of the scale of physical abuse and the threats faced by women in this North African country. Women’s physical security is a critical issue that should not only receive more coverage in the media but also be addressed at the highest levels of state and international governance.
The layout of the infographic is structured in such a way that it is very easy to follow and I enjoyed the illustrations as they help grasp the topic. Excellent job!
Daniel Foxx
Hey Mia,
Amazing infographic! It is shocking to read about how open some people are about committing domestic violence against their spouses in Algeria. Your infographic does a superb job of raising attention to this issue. Algeria must implement some form of domestic violence prevention measure in order for women to be protected by the state and not feel like they are in the situation by themselves with no help.
Caio Ravagnani
This is a very serious and pertinent security issue, and I had no idea about violence in Algeria. What I like the most is how you structure your infographics and how the images complement the writing. It surprises me that there is no law on domestic violence prevention measures, and the lack of action by the state. It almost sounds like they are neutral about this issue and neglect women’s rights.