Schick, Augustina (Nini) (2023) Gender-based Violence Prevalence Rates, and Perceptions of Policies, Procedures and Support Structures: A Descriptive Study in Campus Fryslân of the University of Groningen. Bachelor thesis, Global Responsibility & Leadership (GRL).
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Abstract
Gender-based violence (GBV) encompasses acts, behaviours or attitudes directed towards an individual due to their (perceived) gender or sexuality while rooted in gender inequality, harmful norms and power disbalances. GBV is understood as a significant and globally recognised public health issue manifested in diverse practices in society. Importantly, GBV is a central issue in universities, research institutions and especially in Dutch academia. These are considered high-risk spaces due to their particular organisational structure characterised by asymmetric power relations and hypercompetition. This research aims at investigating the prevalence rate of GBV, the provided resources, their usage and their effectiveness to GBV among students and staff of one of the University of Groningen’s faculties, Campus Fryslân (CF) in Leeuwarden. Lastly, the study aspires to highlight possible recommendations and suggestions that can be implemented or improved for addressing GBV. Therefore, this study conducts a literature review about GBV in educational institutions, especially in Dutch academia, an initial analysis of the provided resources for GBV incidents at CF, followed by a quantitative survey. The data analysis process proceeds through the application of SPSS. The study found that more than the majority experienced any form of GBV since starting at CF. Results identify a high prevalence of psychological violence and sexual harassment at CF. Additionally, the findings show a lack of awareness and knowledge of the provided resources, support structures, policies and procedures. The survey also revealed a need for more preventive, responsive and curative action. Lastly, the results display several improvements and suggestions for creating an accessible system for GBV incidents at CF. Keywords: prevalence rates of gender-based violence, policies and support structures, Dutch academia, higher educational institutions, Campus Fryslân
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Name supervisor: | Gul, P. |
| Date Deposited: | 12 Sep 2023 09:41 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Sep 2023 09:41 |
| URI: | https://campus-fryslan.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/260 |
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