8.2.1 Effect of Gender-based violence on the Victim

Victims of sexual assault suffer in many ways and the reactions to sexual assault include the following:

• Emotional shock, disbelief and despair 

• Withdrawal and isolation

• Self-blame and feelings of guilt  

• Fear, terror and feeling unsafe 

• Grief and feelings of loss 

• Flashbacks and nightmares 

• Changes in sexuality and intimacy 

• Anger and rage, including anger at self

• Sleeping problems

8.3 Existing Gender policies and guidelines 

• National Guidelines on Gender-based violence in Nigeria

• The violence against persons (prohibition) Act. 

• National Plan of Action; Addressing Gender-based violence and HIV/AIDS intersections

• National policy  and plan of Action for the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria

Test item 

• Differentiate between Gender and Sex using realistic examples

• Site examples of gender role in your community

STUDENTS’ ACTIVITY:

Topic: Gender Concept and Gender based-violence

Learning outcome: The student will be able to

•  Define Gender

•  Explain gender mainstreaming

•  Identify gender-based violence

•  Explain the gender policies and guidelines that exist in Nigeria

Task: Write an essay on the existing gender policies by comparing them with the national health policy