10 Questions
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is one of the most widespread and ______ rights abuses
human
GENDER – BASED VIOLENCE has great impact not only for victims, but also for society as a ______
whole
This type of abuse results in physical, sexual, and psychological harm to both men and women and includes any form of violence or abuse that targets men and women on the basis of their ______
sex
An umbrella term for any harmful act that is perpetrated against a person's will (without ______), and that is based on socially ascribed (gender) differences between males and females
consent
Because the term attempts to define the NATURE of the violence and suggests that in order to address VIOLENCE, it is necessary to address issues of ______ that cause and contribute to the violence
gender
What is Gender-Based Violence (GBV) according to the text?
Any harmful act perpetrated against a person's will and based on gender differences
Why is the term 'Gender-Based Violence' used?
To address issues of gender that cause and contribute to the violence
What impact does Gender-Based Violence have according to the text?
Great impact not only for victims, but also for society as a whole
What does Gender-Based Violence result in according to the text?
Physical, sexual, and psychological harm to both men and women
In what country has gender-based violence been placed into the realm of women’s human rights over many years?
Philippines
Study Notes
Definition and Impact of Gender-Based Violence
- Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is one of the most widespread and severe human rights abuses.
- GBV has a significant impact not only on victims but also on society as a whole.
- GBV results in physical, sexual, and psychological harm to both men and women.
Characteristics of Gender-Based Violence
- GBV includes any form of violence or abuse that targets individuals based on their gender.
- It is an umbrella term for any harmful act perpetrated against a person's will, based on socially ascribed differences between males and females.
Significance of the Term "Gender-Based Violence"
- The term "Gender-Based Violence" attempts to define the nature of the violence, emphasizing the need to address issues of gender that cause and contribute to the violence.
Note: No country is specified in the text where gender-based violence has been placed into the realm of women's human rights.
Test your knowledge on gender-based violence (GBV) with this quiz. Explore the concepts of survivor, victim, perpetrator, human rights, power, use of force, and consent. Dive into the impact of GBV on individuals and society as a whole.
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