Perceived Decline in Intimate Partner Violence Against Women in Bangladesh: Qualitative Evidence

This study presents qualitative evidence from four villages in central and northern Bangladesh drawn from 11 group discussions (6 with men, 5 with women), 16 open‐ended interviews with men, and 62 women's life history narratives. The findings strongly suggest that IPV is declining in these villages as women's economic roles expand and they gain a stronger sense of their rights. Periodic surveys are recommended to measure trends in the incidence of IPV in settings where transitions in gender systems are under way.
Source: Studies in Family Planning - Category: Global & Universal Authors: Source Type: research