gender identity

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“One’s gender identity can be the same or different from their sex assigned at birth.”

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gender diversity

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“Gender-based violence is often inflicted to deprive survivors not only of their health and dignity, but also of their autonomy..”

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fear creates fear

Reader Response / American Sentence

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Gender Based Violence

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“Gender-based violence is often inflicted to deprive survivors not only of their health and dignity, but also of their autonomy..”

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gender based

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“Harmful gender norms – especially those related to rigid notions of masculinity – can also affect boys and men’s health and wellbeing negatively. For example, specific notions of masculinity may encourage boys and men to smoke, take sexual and other health risks, misuse alcohol and not seek help or health care. Such gender norms also contribute to boys and men perpetrating violence – as well as being subjected to violence themselves. They can also have grave implications for their mental health. ”

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