Publication: The Prevalence of Gender Inequalities and Violence in the Eastern Nepal
Date
2019
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Background
Gender inequality and gender based violence is more established in societies with
stratification and stronger gender norms.
Objective
To determine prevalence of gender violence, perception on gender issues and
awareness on sexual trafficking and rights among men and women in Morang district
of Nepal.
Method
This cross sectional study was conducted among 810 men and 1190 women in
twenty different VDCs of Morang district using self-administered computer based
self-interview methods during October-November 2016.
Result
Male in comparison to female reported more physical abuse during their lifetime.
Females (n=259, 21.7%) reported more severe lifetime emotional abuse (n=148,
18.2%) compared to the males. Lifetime severe sexual abuse was reported by a close
to five percent (n=95) of both sexes. The severe forms of partner violence include
choking, threat or use of weapon and setting on fire was identified to be perpetrated
by both the sexes. More than 50% (n=1095) of the respondents had known someone
using physical violence against their partner in the community. The involvement of
female in key economic decision-making was reported by less than 12%. Nearly 72%
(n=1441) were aware of occurrence of sexual trafficking from Nepal while only 46%
(n=918) were aware of sexual trafficking occurring from their vicinity.
Conclusion
The study confirms that despite awareness on gender equality and sexual trafficking,
the prevalence of violence and adherence to stronger gender stereotypes, stigmas
and roles indicates much need of awareness for establishing equalities and reducing
gender violence.
KEY WORDS
Gender inequalities, Trafficking, Violence
Description
Dahal P,1 Joshi SK,2 Swahnberg K1
1Faculty of Health and Life Sciences,
Linnaeus University,
391 82 Kalmar, Sweden.
2Department of Community Medicine,
Kathmandu Medical College,
Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Keywords
Gender inequalities, Trafficking, Violence