UN Women was conducted the baseline survey of public perception and attitudes towards gender-based violence against women in Donetsk, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts.
The baseline survey was conducted to assess public perceptions of gender-based norms and stereotypes, public awareness of gender-sensitive legislation, and understanding the role of education and media in transforming public attitudes and behaviors
Society believes that a man should have more power over a woman
"Decisions must be taken together. But the man should have a final say because he bears all responsibility".
woman, focus group participant, vulnerable social group.
woman, focus group participant, vulnerable social group.
Society believes that a woman`s role should be limited to domestic work
"When I had come to my husband's family, my mother-in-law taught me: all woman's work is yours. Dish washing, kids, taking out the trash — all of these mine. For me it's normal, it's not difficult for me, I don't pay attention to it. I believe this is natural".
woman, focus group participant, vulnerable social group
woman, focus group participant, vulnerable social group
Sexual violence is seen as a normal part of life
"Many people don't know that even though a man and
a woman are in officially registered marriage, if one of the partners commits sexual violence against another, it is a crime.
Many people believe it's a marital duty".
woman, expert
a woman are in officially registered marriage, if one of the partners commits sexual violence against another, it is a crime.
Many people believe it's a marital duty".
woman, expert
Society believes that violence is often provoked by a woman herself
Society accepts that a man is a natural perpetrator and a woman – a natural victim
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