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Gender-related violence in the Solomon Islands: the work of local women's organisations

Leslie, Helen and Boso, Selina Z. (2003) Gender-related violence in the Solomon Islands: the work of local women's organisations. Asia Pacific Viewpoint, 44 (3). pp. 325-333. ISSN 1360-7456

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Abstract

With its historical roots in the struggle for land and resources and the migration of ethnically diverse peoples, the Solomon Islands' crisis of 1998-2000 caused untold trauma and suffering for many people. Because of their gendered position in society, however, women were arguably more adversely impacted by the conflict than men. Many women were raped by members of both warring parties and many felt guilt and hopelessness when the social and economic impacts of the conflict restricted their ability to fulfill traditional gender roles and responsibilities.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HM Sociology
H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman
Divisions: Faculty of Arts, Law and Education (FALE) > School of Social Sciences
Depositing User: Ms Mereoni Camailakeba
Date Deposited: 23 Apr 2003 05:11
Last Modified: 05 Jul 2012 04:02
URI: https://repository.usp.ac.fj/id/eprint/2739

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