Britta Wiemers and Henry Cervantes report for Development and Cooperation: Socialization Violent behaviour is learned. It is reinforced by patriarchal structures and a belief in male superiority. A civil-society organisation in Bolivia is taking preventive action by making young people reconsider gender roles. Violence is not an innate biological characteristic; it is learned – like…
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Against femicides: Human Rights activists demand to declare national alert
El Diario reports: Climbing femicides Human Rights activists demand to declare national alert More than 50 institutions ask municipal and departmental governments to activate “measures, actions and economic resources” ORGANIZATIONS OF WOMEN ASK TO DECLARE NATIONAL ALERT FOR FEMICIDES. Through a public statement issued by the Bolivian Chapter of the Inter-American Platform for Human Rights,…
Bolivian Women Fight Gender-Based Violence through Theater
AP reports via VoA: LA PAZ, BOLIVIA — On stage, amid the hubbub of a Bolivian street market, women recount their stories of abuse at the hands of men. But the violence depicted in the play isn’t just make-believe for the 22 indigenous actresses: It’s based on their own real-life experiences. “Kusisita,” a work that seeks…
Bolivia’s negative side: alcohol consumption among ALL social classes …
Our alcoholism problem is not tackled properly, unlike Americans, we do not openly speak about our addictions and seek support … in most cases, the family tries to cover the issue and the downward spiral goes on an on. No social class is exempt from this uncontrolled, and sometimes sponsored consumption. We include alcohol in…
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