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Let's talk about each one of these.
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Number one would be social norms.
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These are the unwritten rules of behavior considered acceptable in a group or society.
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They shape our behaviors and expectations.
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So when we talk about gender -based violence, certain social norms can perpetuate and justify the behaviors, like norms that suggest men should be dominant or aggressive or women should be submissive or passive.
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These can all contribute to environments where violence against women is more likely to occur.
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Two would be gender roles.
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And these are societal expectations on how individuals should think about gender, like speaking, dressing, interacting, and acting.
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So think societal expectations.
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So if there's an imbalance, this can lead to women feeling inferior, like traditional gender roles may dictate that men are the decision makers and women are the caregivers...