Gender-based violence is a complex issue with multiple contributing factors. These can be categorized as follows:
- Sociocultural Factors: Deeply ingrained gender stereotypes, patriarchal norms, and discriminatory attitudes that perpetuate unequal power dynamics between genders.
- Economic Factors: Poverty, economic inequality, and lack of opportunities can increase vulnerability to violence, particularly for women and girls.
- Political Factors: Weak governance, conflict, and lack of access to justice can contribute to a climate where perpetrators feel empowered to act with impunity.
- Individual Factors: Personal beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors of individuals can also play a role in perpetuating or preventing gender-based violence.
Addressing gender-based violence requires a comprehensive approach that tackles these underlying causes and empowers survivors.
