Answer to Question #171516 in English for Jichang

Question

Knowing the social consequences of Gender Based-Violence which can affect a person’s self-confidence, relationship with other people and mental health which give them the reason for to keep it within themselves, how will you be of great help among the people who experienced or currently experiencing it? What are the things that you will consider to help these people?

Answer 1

Victims of gender based- violence often tend to develop negative perception of oneself due continued verbal abuse and social conformation. As an individual involved in reducing the implications of this vice, it is important for one to foster positive self-verification and self-talk among the victims. These cognitive approaches addresses the need to develop self-confidence and problem solving capacity without the input of others. Such results to women being empowered to grab available opportunities without fear of intimidation from the society.