Domestic violence remains widespread in many countries. Approximately 1/3 of women globally experience some form of violence in their lifetime.

In this month’s episode of Between the Lines, IDS researcher, Sohela Nazneen discusses a book that she has co edited entitled, ‘Negotiating Gender Equity in the Global South: The Politics of Domestic Violence Policy.'

The book investigates the conditions under which countries in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia have adopted legislation against domestic violence. And, as Sohela explains, how broader domains of power need to be addressed if we are to have gender-inclusive policy outcomes.

Interviewing Sohela is economist and gender specialist, Professor Diane Elson.

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Book: https://www.ids.ac.uk/publications/negotiating-gender-equity-in-the-global-south/

Sohela Nazneen: https://www.ids.ac.uk/people/sohela-nazneen/

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