Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, & Conflict (Third Edition)
Volume 2, 2022, Pages 324-331
Across cultures, women prefer participation in nonviolent opposition to government rather than violence. Civil resistance entails intentionally nonviolent acts such as demonstrations, strikes, and nonparticipation to pressure government to respond to demands.
Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, & Conflict (Third Edition)
Volume 2, 2022, Pages 304-312
Violence against sexual minorities is a significant social problem. On a global level, its primary manifestation is in state-sanctioned violence by law enforcement officials. In some countries, extralegal violence is also widespread. The landscape of victimization has changed dramatically as sexual minorities have gained greater visibility and acceptance. This chapter provides a historical and cultural overview of legal and extralegal violence against sexual minorities around the globe.
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