Description
| Product ID: | 9783030710941 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | CH |
| Title: | Understanding Violence Against Women in Africa |
| Subtitle: | An Interdisciplinary Approach |
| Authors: | Author: Francis Onditi, Josephine Odera |
| Page Count: | 358 |
| Subjects: | Violence and abuse in society, Violence in society, Gender studies: women and girls, Crime and criminology, Central / national / federal government policies, Terrorism, armed struggle, Gender studies: women, Crime & criminology, Central government policies, Terrorism, armed struggle, Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating This textbook provides students across Social Sciences, Humanities, Politics, and International Studies with an in-depth understanding of the issues, policies, and strategies for addressing the symptoms and root causes of violence against women (VAW) in sub-Saharan Africa. This textbook provides students across Social Sciences, Humanities, Politics, and International Studies with an in-depth understanding of the issues, policies, and strategies for addressing the symptoms and root causes of violence against women (VAW) in sub-Saharan Africa. This text uses the United Nations Security Council''s Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325) on Women, Peace and Security in Eastern and Southern Africa as a framework to present the causes and impacts of VAW and to trace the journey of sub-Saharan African countries toward gender equality. It also provides an overview of the policy and legislative frameworks that underpin the progress, challenges, and achievements of addressing VAW based on four key pillars: prevention, protection, participation, and relief and recovery. Chapters provide a wealth of knowledge, as the book draws on academic literature; national, regional, and international legislations; and data collected from field research, and makes use of end-of-chapter discussion questions and quick study guides. Students will come away equipped with the tools, resources, and knowledge necessary to address and fix VAW in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. |
| Imprint Name: | Springer Nature Switzerland AG |
| Publisher Name: | Springer Nature Switzerland AG |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2021-08-23 |
