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. 2011 Jun;101(6):995-1003.
doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2009.191106. Epub 2010 Dec 16.

Uncovering tensions and capitalizing on synergies in HIV/AIDS and antiviolence programs

Shari L Dworkin  1 , Megan S Dunbar, Suneeta Krishnan, Abigail M Hatcher, Sharif Sawires
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Uncovering tensions and capitalizing on synergies in HIV/AIDS and antiviolence programs

Shari L Dworkin et al. Am J Public Health. 2011 Jun.

Abstract

Research frequently points to the need to empower women to effectively combat the twin epidemics of HIV/AIDS and gender-based violence. Simultaneously, there has been increased attention given to working with men in gender equality efforts. The latter approach intervenes on masculinities as part of the fight against HIV/AIDS and violence. No research has considered these 2 lines of work side by side to address several important questions: What are the points of overlap, and the tensions and contradictions between these 2 approaches? What are the limitations and unintended consequences of each? We analyzed these 2 parallel research trends and made suggestions for how to capitalize on the synergies that come from bolstering each position with the strengths of the other.

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