Tag: gender-based violence

November 30, 2025 / mohammed looti

Violence Against Women: Attitudes & Prevention

Introduction: Defining Attitudes Towards Violence Against Women and Girls Attitudes towards violence against women and girls (VAWG) represent a complex constellation of beliefs, justifications, and normative judgments that either condone, minimize, or excuse acts of gender-based harm. These attitudes are not merely passive opinions; they are deeply ingrained cognitive structures that operate as powerful precursors […]

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November 29, 2025 / mohammed looti

Wife Beating: Attitudes, Causes & Prevention

Introduction and Definition of the Phenomenon Attitudes toward wife beating represent the complex web of societal, cultural, and personal beliefs that either justify, excuse, or condemn the physical abuse perpetrated by a husband against his wife or intimate partner. Studying these attitudes is crucial because they serve as a powerful predictor of the persistence of […]

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