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In conflict and catastrophe, women are major victims. Women experience these disasters differently to men, a phenomenon confirmed by those working in the field. This distinctive experience is related to the particular vulnerability of this group when disaster strikes, although its effects differ widely across cultures depending on the role of women in each society. Moreover, they are generally disadvantaged in terms of education and are considerably less mobile because of their traditional role in caring for others. Despite the prevailing situation, the “reproductive role” of the woman continues, and along with it the complications. Women are seen as a “sexual objects” and are often the victims of sexual assault.
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Cox, C., Duckett, J., Jyothi, N.K. (2002). Women’s Health. In: Ryan, J., Mahoney, P.F., Greaves, I., Bowyer, G. (eds) Conflict and Catastrophe Medicine. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-0215-1_18
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