Document Type
Brief
Publication Date
2017
Abstract
[In Arabic] Women in Egypt, like most women in the world, are exposed to domestic violence—physical, verbal, and emotional—which has many social, economic, and psychological effects. These effects are felt not only by the women, but also by their families and society as a whole, ultimately affecting the national economy. This brief reports on results from the 2014 Demographic and Health Survey which found that there is still widespread tolerance of domestic violence among the population. Key findings include: education can influence young girls’ attitudes toward violence (high school–educated girls are more likely to reject violence); early marriage may be accompanied by greater exposure to domestic violence; and being employed and receiving counseling prior to marriage reduces tolerance of violence.
DOI
10.31899/pgy8.1048
Language
Arabic
Recommended Citation
"Youth and domestic violence," Policy brief. Cairo: Population Council, 2017. [in Arabic]
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