Essays about: "intimate partner violence against women"

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1. 1. The Limits to Cognitive Social Capital as a Protective Factor: Examining the Buffering Effects between Intimate Partner Violence and Depression among Congolese Refugee Women

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Camila Rodriguez Manrique; [2023]
   Keywords : intimate partner violence; depression; functional impairment; perceived social support; cognitive social capital; refugee women; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Intimate partner violence (IPV) is the most common form of violence against women globally, with high prevalence rates among refugee communities. Previous literature indicates its relation to negative mental health outcomes such as depression and the potential help of social protective factors. READ MORE

3. 2. "It is essentially about controlling women's sexuality". A critical study on on the communication of ‘honour-based violence’ in Swedish online courses.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi; Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

   Author : Evelina Carlsson; [2023]
   Keywords : honour-based violence; gender; postcolonialism feminism; liberal feminism; symbolic violence; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Since the early 2000s, the issue of ‘honour-based violence’ has sparked significant discussions in Sweden, leading to governmental and civil efforts to combat this form of violence. An essential intervention highlighted in these efforts is improving knowledge among professionals in sectors such as social and healthcare, schools, and the judicial system. READ MORE

4. 3. Is Female Empowerment Hindering Gender Equality? : A Case Study of Uuguja Island of Zanzibar Tanzania

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Emmy Ait Maalloum Ährlin; [2023]
   Keywords : Gender-based violence GBV ; Intimate Partner Violence IPV ; Women Empowermen; Critical Studies of Men and Masculinities CSMM ; Sustainable Development Goals SDGs ;

   Abstract : The work for female empowerment is prominent on the Unguja island of Zanzibar. Governmental support and local and international organizations are investing in women to achieve gender equality. READ MORE

5. 4. Registered nurses’ experiences of caring for women in Jamaica who have been exposed to intimate partner violence : A qualitative study

   University essay from Marie Cederschiöld högskola/Institutionen för vårdvetenskap

   Author : Nina Achourpour; [2023]
   Keywords : Caring relationship; Intimate partner violence; Jamaica; MFS; Minor field study; Nurses; The West Indies; Violence against women; Våld i nära relation; Våldsutsatta kvinnor; Jamaica; MFS; Minor field study; Sjuksköterskor; Västindien;

   Abstract : Violence against women is an issue affecting women worldwide. Due to the high rates of women exposed to intimate partner violence, it is nearly impossible not to meet them in everyday nursing practice. Intimate partner violence is complex since it concerns physical violence as well as emotional, sexual, financial, and material aspects of abuse. READ MORE

6. 5. Economic Empowerment: Protection or Risk? : - A quantitative study on economic empowerment and intimate partner violence

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Signe Wiktorsson; [2022]
   Keywords : violence against women; intimate partner violence; IPV; intimate partner violence against women; IPVAW; economic empowerment; marital dependency theory; relative resource theory;

   Abstract : Violence against women is an issue faced by women all over the world. Violence conducted by a partner or husband is the most common form of violence that women are targeted by. Intimate partner violence against women (IPVAW) is internationally recognized as a human rights violation as well as a major global health issue. READ MORE