What is SR-GBV?
What is SR-GBV?
School-related GBV prevention (SR-GBV)
Overview
SR-GBV stands for school-related gender-based violence. It refers to acts of gender-based violence that occur in and around school settings, which are driven by gender stereotypes, power imbalances and unequal social norms.
This type of violence can include:
- Physical – when someone is beaten by their partner for saying or doing something the partner doesn’t like
- Sexual – when a “trusted” adult such as an uncle forces a child (irrespective of their gender) to have sex with him
- Psychological – when a strong and assertive girl is shamed for speaking up for herself; or when a gay or lesbian person is told that being gay or lesbian is a sickness
- Economic – when someone who has financial power and control coerces (forces) a girl or boy into having sex by depriving them of food, clothing or money
SR-GBV negatively affects learners by creating an unsafe environment that affects their ability to learn, develop and participate in school.
This lesson will help you to learn the What is SR-GBV?. Start with Module one and you can test yourself at the end by doing the Quiz.
- What can an RCL do to prevent SR-GBV?
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