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The Shadow Pandemic: Violence against Women in Pakistan during COVID-19 Lockdown

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: The present study documents the vital outcome of COVID-19 lockdown on the lifespan of women in Pakistan. The lockdown has affected the unemployment rate, particularly in the rural region of the country. Passing along the eleven in-depth interviews and one focus group discussion (FGD) conducted in rural parts of the twin cities (Islamabad & Rawalpindi), the survey demonstrated that the ruination of the income level during COVID-19 lockdown has increased partner violence in the country. The information received further revealed that the bread earners of the families are enduring greater levels of stress and anxiety eventually resulting in a substantial growth in intimate partner violence (IPV).

Source: Journal of international women's studies

Authors: Malik Mamoon Munir, Malik Haroon Munir, Ume Rubaca

Language: English

Topic: Intimate Partner and Family Violence

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Good health and well-being, Decent work and economic growth, Reduced inequalities, No poverty

Open Access status: green

Funder: Australian National University

OpenAlex ID: W3176973911

FWCI: 2.072

Cites: 53

Cited by: 16

Related to: 10