Abstract
Sexual violence within marriage: A case study of rural Uttar Pradesh (HTML)
Khan,M.E.; Townsend,John W.; Sinha,Ranjana; Lakhanpal,Seema
International Quarterly of Community Health Education 21(2): 133-147
Publication date: 2002
A qualitative study of sexual violence within marriage in rural Bangladesh. The extent of and reasons for sexual coercion in marriage are analyzed and diagramed in a synthesis of the findings. Direct quotes from wives provide a realistic cultural context. Health education program interventions are suggested.
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