Read the following statement and classify it in one of the following categories: political, economic or social.
Violence against women is increasing in certain parts of the world.
social.
Complete the following task based on the instruction and optional input provided.### Instruction:
Read the following statement and classify it in one of the following categories: political, economic or social.

### Input:
Violence against women is increasing in certain parts of the world.

### Output:
social.