Socialization And Gender Based Violence Essay

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Page Numbers Table of Contents Abbreviations Tables and Graphics Preface Acknowledgements Executive Summary 2 3 5 7 9 10

I 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6

INTRODUCTION Context and Justification Country Profile: Rwanda The Problem of Gender Based Violence in Rwanda Previous Studies on Masculinity and Gender Based Violence Definitions and Key Concepts Problem Statement and Research Questions

13 13 16 18 18 21 22

II 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4

METHODOLOGY Research Team Study Field and Sampling Research Methods Study Scope and Limitations

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III 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5

RESEARCH FINDINGS Profile of the Participants Exposure and Involvement with Violence Gender Attitudes Socio-Cultural Norms and Values Masculinity Perceptions

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IV

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

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References

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Abbreviations CARE

Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere, Incorporated Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women Rwandan Collective of Leagues and Associations for the Defense of Human Rights Demographic and Health Survey Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy Gender Based Violence Gender Equitable Men International Center for Research on Women International Men and Gender Equality Survey Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion Ministry of Local Government, Good Governance, Community Development and Social Affairs Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning Medical Research Council of South Africa Men’s Resources International Non-Governmental Organization National Gender Policy National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda National Women’s Councils Population Services International Rwandan Patriotic Front

CEDAW

CLADHO

DHS EDPRS GBV GEM ICRW IMAGES MIGEPROF MINALOC

MINECOFIN MRC MRI NGO NGP NISR NWC PSI RPF

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