Answer to Question #212937 in English for Nonto

Question

What are the causes and effects of gender based violence

Answer 1

Gender based violence may be as result of number of drivers such as social norms which may be cultural or religious, low levels of women empowerment ,social economic inequality and substance abuse.

Gender based violence may lead to undermined confidence ,physical disabilities, stigma, suicidal behavior, anxiety depression, post traumatic stress disorder , and shame .