Gender Based Violence: Causes and Consquences

Autori

• Manpreet Kaur Maan

Parametri

• 144 pagine
• 6 ore di lettura

• Scienze politiche & Politica

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Focusing on the pervasive issue of Gender Based Violence (GBV), this book highlights the various forms of abuse women face throughout their lives, from prenatal sex determination to domestic violence and forced marriages. It examines harmful traditional practices such as female infanticide and dowry systems, emphasizing their societal stigma. The text discusses the profound impact of GBV on women's ability to participate in social, financial, and political spheres, while critiquing the limited effectiveness of international efforts to combat this issue.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2019

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