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Gender based violence :

Simister, J.

Gender based violence : causes and remedies / John Simister. - 1 online resource. - Family issues in the 21st century Social issues, justice and status . - Family issues in the 21st century series. Social issues, justice and status series. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- What is "gender based violence" (GBV)? -- GBV harms women and children -- Prevalence of GBV worldwide -- Attitudes to acceptability of GBV -- Trends in GBV prevalence and attitudes -- Patriarchal culture & "gender deviance neutralization" cause GBV -- Effects of female seclusion and nomadic pastoralism on GBV risk -- GBV is associated with childhood socialization -- GBV is bullying: a stronger person hits a weaker person -- GBV and women's earnings -- Alcohol increases the risk of GBV -- GBV may be related to cortisol -- GBV is sometimes a response to stressful temperatures -- We need a global intervention to reduce GBV -- Conclusion.


English.

9781619428416 1619428415

2020677590


Wife abuse.
Women--Violence against.
Family violence.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS--Abuse--Domestic Partner Abuse.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS--Abuse--Elder Abuse.
Family violence.
Wife abuse.
Women--Violence against.


Electronic books.
Electronic books.

HV6626

362.82/92