| ID | 142495 |
| Title Proper | Reframing conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence |
| Other Title Information | bringing gender analysis back in |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Davies, Sara E ; True, Jacqui |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Over the past decade, significant global attention has been paid to the issue of ‘widespread and systematic’ sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). To contribute to the prevention of SGBV, researchers have examined the relationship between the presence of armed conflict and the causes of SGBV. Much of this causal literature has focused on the individual and group perpetrator dynamics that fuel SGBV. However, we argue that research needs to lay bare the roots of SGBV in normalized and systemic gender discrimination. This article brings back structural gender inequality as a causal explanation for SGBV. In order to better understand and prevent SGBV, we propose a critical knowledge base that identifies causal patterns of gendered violence by building on existing indicators of gender discrimination. |
| `In' analytical Note | Security Dialogue Vol. 46, No.6; Dec 2015: p.495-512 |
| Journal Source | Security Dialogue Vol: 46 No 6 |
| Key Words | Political Violence ; International Security ; Women ; Peace and Security ; Gender ; Sexual Violence |