Causes and consequences of sexual and gender-based violence in war and peace : codification and standard-setting developments

Abstract

The purpose of this dissertation is to analyze the phenomenon of Sexual and Gender-based violence in accordance with stereotypes and standard-setting developments during both war and peace times. Specific examples are used in order to examine thoroughly the causes and the consequences of this phenomenon in a general international and political context. The analysis is based on a research overview that highlights aspects of gender, violence, conflict and peace, which is discussed within a theoretical framework using concepts of gender attitudes, gender inequalities and identities, hegemonic masculinity, cultural practices and violence as a continuum.