Structural Violence

Different forms of structural gender-based violence

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Introduction Structural gender-based violence refers to the systemic and institutionalized forms of discrimination and harm inflicted upon individuals based on their gender. Unlike direct violence, structural violence is embedded in laws, policies, social norms, and cultural practices that perpetuate inequality and disadvantage for women and gender minorities. It operates subtly but powerfully across all aspects […]

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Discuss the concept of direct, structural and cultural violence as propounded by Johan Galtung.

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Introduction Johan Galtung, a well-known Norwegian peace theorist, introduced the concept of violence in a broader and deeper sense. He explained that violence is not just about physical harm or war but includes many hidden and indirect forms. His theory divides violence into three main types: direct violence, structural violence, and cultural violence. This model

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Gandhi’s views on preventing ‘Structural Violence’

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Introduction Structural violence refers to systematic forms of harm and injustice embedded within social, political, and economic systems. This includes poverty, caste discrimination, gender inequality, and economic exploitation. Mahatma Gandhi was deeply aware of these injustices and aimed to prevent them through non-violent means, grassroots reforms, and moral awakening. His approach to preventing structural violence

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Gandhi’s views on preventing ‘Structural Violence’

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Introduction Structural violence refers to systematic and institutional forms of harm that prevent individuals or groups from meeting their basic needs or living with dignity. It includes poverty, discrimination, unequal access to education or healthcare, and political marginalization. Mahatma Gandhi, although he did not use the term “structural violence,” addressed its core issues throughout his

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