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Migration can be a major risk factor for gender violence due to cultural differences, stereotypes, unemployment, and lack of knowledge about services and immigration laws. Even though it is possible to get evidence about many of these issues, there is a lack of evidence-informed interventions designed to reduce gender violence among Arab immigrants in Canada. The hierarchical structure within many Arab families in western societies can challenge prescribed gender roles, which might be perceived as a threat to the continuity of the culture and a reason for abuse. This literature review addresses issues for interventions that seek to reduce gender violence while recognizing resilience, family hierarchy, and the value of maintaining a family as potentially protective factors in prevention programming.
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Shalabi, D., Mitchell, S. & Andersson, N. Review of Gender Violence Among Arab Immigrants in Canada: Key Issues for Prevention Efforts. J Fam Viol 30, 817–825 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-015-9718-6
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