Violence against girls in conflict-affected populations reinforces gender norms

Violence against girls in conflict-affected populations reinforces gender norms In some areas affected by conflict, adolescent girls and young women are perceived as responsible for their own safety and considered as burdens and threats to family honor should they become victims of violence or pregnant prior to marriage, according to a new study. This latest research on gender based violence also indicates that girls need to take responsibility for managing their interactions with boys and men. http://ift.tt/eA8V8J