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