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What is Gender based violence? Include referencing
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Gender-based violence refers to any form of violence that is primarily inflicted on individuals due to their gender, more specifically on women and girls. It is a form of discrimination and human rights violation that is deeply rooted in gender inequality and harmful gender norms.
Gender-based violence includes various forms such as sexual violence, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, rape, female genital mutilation, honor killings, forced marriage, sexual harassment, and other forms of violence that primarily target women and girls.
The term "gender-based violence" emerged in the late 20th century to highlight the fact that violence is not only a result of individual interaction but also deeply influenced by social, cultural, and structural factors related to gender. It recognizes that violence is not random but systematically directed towards individuals based on their gender identity and social roles.
The United Nations defines gender-based violence as "any act of violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual, or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life."
Gender-based violence has serious physical, psychological, and social consequences for the survivors, perpetuating cycles of violence and contributing to overall gender inequality. It is a global issue affecting millions of women and girls worldwide, cutting across national, cultural, and economic boundaries.
References:
1. United Nations. (1993). Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women. Retrieved from https://www.un.org/documents/ga/res/48/a48r104.htm
2. United Nations. (2006). In-depth study on all forms of violence against women: Report of the Secretary-General. Retrieved from https://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/vaw/v-violenceagainstwomenstudydoc.pdf
3. Heise, L. L. (1998). Violence against women: An integrated, ecological framework. Violence against women, 4(3), 262-290.
Gender-based violence includes various forms such as sexual violence, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, rape, female genital mutilation, honor killings, forced marriage, sexual harassment, and other forms of violence that primarily target women and girls.
The term "gender-based violence" emerged in the late 20th century to highlight the fact that violence is not only a result of individual interaction but also deeply influenced by social, cultural, and structural factors related to gender. It recognizes that violence is not random but systematically directed towards individuals based on their gender identity and social roles.
The United Nations defines gender-based violence as "any act of violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual, or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life."
Gender-based violence has serious physical, psychological, and social consequences for the survivors, perpetuating cycles of violence and contributing to overall gender inequality. It is a global issue affecting millions of women and girls worldwide, cutting across national, cultural, and economic boundaries.
References:
1. United Nations. (1993). Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women. Retrieved from https://www.un.org/documents/ga/res/48/a48r104.htm
2. United Nations. (2006). In-depth study on all forms of violence against women: Report of the Secretary-General. Retrieved from https://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/vaw/v-violenceagainstwomenstudydoc.pdf
3. Heise, L. L. (1998). Violence against women: An integrated, ecological framework. Violence against women, 4(3), 262-290.