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Negotiating Culture: Intersections of Culture and Violence against Women in Asia Pacific

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Negotiating Culture: Intersections of Culture and Violence against Women in Asia Pacific explores how cultural norms, traditions, and social practices influence the prevalence, perception, and responses to violence against women across the Asia-Pacific region. The book examines the complex relationship between culture and gender-based violence, highlighting how cultural justifications can perpetuate abuse while also shaping community-based interventions. Through case studies, it analyzes the challenges of addressing violence in culturally sensitive ways, balancing respect for local traditions with the protection of women’s rights. The work emphasizes the importance of integrating human rights frameworks, advocacy, and education to transform harmful practices, empower women, and promote social change. Overall, it underscores that effective prevention of violence against women requires nuanced engagement with culture alongside legal and policy measures.

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KP.XVI 0115

362.829 MIS N

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Call Number

362.829 MIS N

Publisher

Chiangmai, Thailand : Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD)., 2006

Collation

82 hlm; 26 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

974-94992-2-0

Classification

362.829

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Subject(s)

Sexuality
Culture
Violence against women
Religion
Womens rights
permasalahan sosial
Politic
Asia Pacific
Abortion
LGBTIQ

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