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Abstract
Gender-based violence (GBV) has devastating effects on survivors’ mental, emotional, psychological, physical, and financial well-being. In rural communities, cultural stigma, isolation, lack of services, economic deprivation, and poverty can create additional barriers for survivors to seek help and leave their abusive relationships. Economic advocacy is a survivor-centered approach that addresses poverty and economic insecurity in ending GBV and empowers individuals and communities with the necessary resources and skills. In this review article, the researchers aim to identify survivors’ unique challenges in rural communities, especially in economic hardship and financially dire situations. While the empirical research examined in this review has provided valuable insights, it is worth noting that the original authors did not explicitly present policy recommendations that directly address the nuanced intersection of rural contexts, economic deprivation, and solutions. This observation emphasizes the innovative nature of deriving policy suggestions by synthesizing existing research. By examining the literature, the researchers recommend addressing the issue by developing effective and comprehensive policies and interventions that address survivors’ unique needs and circumstances related to economic independence and financial freedom.
Recommended Citation
Ditter, Loganne and Qi, Ziwei
(2024)
"An Economic Advocacy Approach to Empower Rural Victims of Gender-based Violence: A Review of the Literature,"
Academic Leadership Journal in Student Research: Vol. 6, Article 7.
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/aljsr/vol6/iss1/7
