Gender-Based Violence in the Global South: Ideologies, Resistances, Responses, and Transformations

This book explores the various voices and experiences of those facing gender-based violence (GBV) in the Global South, highlighting localised coping mechanisms, cultural interpretations, and artistic and faith-based expressions. It examines GBV triggers, prevalence, and societal impacts, discussing the role of culture and faith in legal protection and access to justice. The book challenges the normalisation of GBV and provides concrete suggestions for challenging gender-based violence in the Global South, appealing to academics in Development Studies, Gender Studies, Womens Studies, Violence and Abuse Studies, Human Rights, Criminal Law, and Socio-Legal Studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 26 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book delves into the diverse voices and experiences of individuals facing gender-based violence (GBV) in the Global South, shedding light on the localized coping mechanisms and responses employed by marginalized communities. It explores the intricate interplay between cultural interpretations, artistic expressions, and faith-based practices as means of addressing GBV, highlighting the unique ways in which individuals adapt and find resilience amidst challenging circumstances.

The book undertakes a comprehensive examination of GBV triggers, prevalence, and societal consequences, drawing upon community, national, and regional efforts to combat the multifaceted manifestations of this phenomenon, including physical, psychological, political, domestic, and public violence. It delves into the complex negotiations women engage in with patriarchal structures that perpetuate GBV, examining the role of law and history in sustaining the cycle of violence. Additionally, it explores the complementary role of culture and faith in providing legal protection against GBV and enhancing access to justice for women and girls.

Through its exploration of understandings, expressions, and methodologies, the book challenges the normalization of GBV in the Global South. It offers concrete and culturally relevant suggestions for dismantling ingrained models of gender-based violence and promoting transformative change. This book appeals to scholars and researchers in Development Studies, Gender Studies, Women's Studies, Violence and Abuse Studies, Human Rights, Criminal Law, and Socio-Legal Studies, as it provides valuable insights into the complexities of GBV and the potential for local viable solutions.

Weight: 730g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032395180