USA: US Asians domestic abuse woes
Source:
BBC While its emergence as an important economic and political sector is lauded by many, the fact that this group is also experiencing an upsurge in cases of domestic violence against women is often ignored.
Website Link:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/3589899.stm
Submitted on Thu, 05/13/2004 - 00:00
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