Geographies of Gender-Based Violence: A Multi-Disciplinary Perspective

Physical and virtual space play a significant role in gender-based violence (GBV), with experts from the Global North and South examining case studies to explore how spaces can facilitate or prevent GBV and showcase strategies for prevention and intervention. Students and academics from various disciplines will gain insights into the current gaps in research and a future agenda for GBV studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2022
Publisher: Bristol University Press

Physical and virtual space play a significant role in gender-based violence (GBV). Experts from the Global North and South have conducted extensive case studies to examine how spaces can facilitate or prevent GBV and showcase strategies for prevention and intervention. These case studies range from public harassment in India and Kenya to harassment on Twitter.

Students and academics from a wide range of disciplines can learn from existing research that connects with practice and policy developments, as well as the current gaps in research and a future agenda for GBV studies. By exploring these case studies, students and academics can gain a deeper understanding of the complex nature of GBV and develop effective strategies for prevention and intervention.

One of the key findings of these case studies is that physical and virtual spaces can be both facilitators and preventers of GBV. For example, public harassment in India and Kenya can be a major source of GBV, but it can also be prevented through the implementation of laws and policies that protect women's rights. Similarly, harassment on Twitter can be a significant source of GBV, but it can also be prevented through the use of social media platforms that have implemented policies to address harassment.

However, there are also many challenges associated with physical and virtual space in GBV. For example, women may face barriers to accessing physical spaces, such as public transportation, and may be more vulnerable to GBV in these spaces. Similarly, women may face barriers to accessing virtual spaces, such as online harassment, and may be more vulnerable to GBV in these spaces.

To address these challenges, experts have developed a range of strategies for prevention and intervention. For example, public harassment can be addressed through the implementation of laws and policies that protect women's rights, such as the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act in India and the Violence Against Women Act in the United States. Harassment on Twitter can be addressed through the use of social media platforms that have implemented policies to address harassment, such as Twitter's reporting system and its policy against hate speech.

In addition to these strategies, there is also a need for more research on GBV. There are many gaps in research that need to be addressed, such as the impact of GBV on women's health, the role of gender norms in GBV, and the effectiveness of prevention and intervention strategies. By conducting more research, we can better understand the nature of GBV and develop more effective strategies for prevention and intervention.

One of the challenges associated with conducting research on GBV is the lack of funding. Many research institutions and organizations do not have the resources to conduct research on GBV, and this can limit the amount of research that can be done. However, there are also many opportunities for funding, such as government grants, private foundations, and crowdfunding.

In conclusion, physical and virtual space play a significant role in gender-based violence (GBV). Experts from the Global North and South have conducted extensive case studies to examine how spaces can facilitate or prevent GBV and showcase strategies for prevention and intervention. By exploring these case studies, students and academics can gain a deeper understanding of the complex nature of GBV and develop effective strategies for prevention and intervention. However, there are also many challenges associated with physical and virtual space in GBV, and more research is needed to address these challenges.

Weight: 440g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529214505