Challenging Violence Girls, Gender and Violent Encounters

Summary: In this fascinating study, the authors present a comprehensive picture of contemporary research and theorizing about the role of violence in the everyday lives of young women and girls. Focusing on the diverse forms of violence experienced and used by young women and girls, it addresses the nature, extent and causes of violence, drawing out the implications for gender, and provides new insights into the meaning of vi...olence for girls. [read more]