Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

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What is Gender Based Violence (GBV) defined as by the United Nations (UN) in the Convention on Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)?

Any act that is likely to or results in financial harm to women only

Any act that is likely to or results in physical harm to women only

Any act that is likely to or results in physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women including threats or acts of coercion, arbitrary deprivation of liberty, private or public, in the family or community (correct)

Any act that is likely to or results in emotional harm to women only

What is an example of psychological abuse?

Deprivation of liberty

Forced marriage (correct)

Providing healthcare

Education

What is an example of deprivation of resources needed for physical and psychological well-being?

Denying healthcare (correct)

Means of livelihood

Providing nutrition

Offering education

What is a form of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) against women?

Overt physical abuse Signup and view all the answers

What is a harmful cultural practice?

Trafficking in male or female for sexual exploitation Signup and view all the answers

What is a form of Gender-Based Violence (GBV)?

Forced and child marriages Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the causes of gender violence in Nigeria?

Age Signup and view all the answers

What is a suggested way to address gender-based violence in Nigeria?

Providing economic empowerment to all genders Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a cause of gender violence in Nigeria?

Education Signup and view all the answers

What should be integrated into the application and implementation of Sharia laws in Nigeria?

Men and Women human rights Signup and view all the answers

What should the Nigerian government do to protect all genders from violence?

Put substantive measures in place Signup and view all the answers

What is a suggested legislative measure to address gender-based violence in Nigeria?

Abolish all traditional practices that limit women's access to credit Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of women who have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner worldwide?

30% Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of this class?

Examining the concept of Gender-Based violence against women Signup and view all the answers

Where do women experience the most violence?

Family Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the efforts to address gender-based violence in Nigeria?

Limited positive result of equality for women with men Signup and view all the answers

What are the forms of gender-based violence that will be examined in this class?

Physical and/or sexual violence Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's affiliation?

Department of Political Science and International Relations Signup and view all the answers