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标题：‘ Even though a man takes the major role, he has no right to abuse ’ : future male leaders’ views on gender-based violence in Sri Lanka
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作者：Elisabeth Darj ; Kumudu Wijewardena ; Gunilla Lindmark 等
期刊名称：Global Health Action
印刷版ISSN：1654-9716
电子版ISSN：1654-9880
出版年度：2017
卷号：10
期号：In Progress
页码：1348692
DOI：10.1080/16549716.2017.1348692
语种：English
出版社：Taylor & Francis
摘要：ABSTRACT Background : Distinct gender roles influence gender inequality and build the foundation for gender-based violence. Violence against women is a major public health problem in all societies, and a violation of human rights. Prevalence surveys on gender-based violence have been published from Sri Lanka, but qualitative studies on men’s perceptions are lacking. Objectives : The aim of this study was to explore young educated Sri Lankan men’s perceptions of violence against women. Methods : Seven focus-group discussions were held. Men at the end of their university studies were purposefully selected. A topic guide was used, covering various scenarios of violence against women. Qualitative content analysis was carried out. Results : Four categories were developed through the analytic process: fixed gender roles – patriarchal values are accepted in society, female mobility control, and slowly changing attitudes; violence not accepted but still exists – sexual harassment exists everywhere, different laws for different people, female tolerance of violence, and men’s right to punish; multiple factors cause violence – alcohol, violent behavior is inherited, violence culturally accepted, low education, and lack of communication; and prevention of violence against women – both parents must engage and socialize girls and boys equally, life skills education, premarital counselling, working places value clarification, and more women in politics and boards are suggested. Conclusions : Medical and management students, possible future male leaders of the country, have suggestions of prevention strategies in life skills to reduce gender-based violence and to increase knowledge of health consequences with the aim of changing attitudes.
关键词：Qualitative ; gender roles ; men’s perspective ; future leaders ; Sri Lanka