Youth perceptions of violence in Western Honduras

Williams, Rebecca; Castellanos, Paige

doi:10.1080/01436597.2019.1672528

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“…This is particularly true in Honduras, where masculinity can result in gender-based violence including backlash for economic empowerment initiatives (Sanín, 2023;Vonderlack-Navarro, 2010) and control over women's mobility, reproductive decisions, and assets (Speizer et al, 2005). We must also acknowledge how masculinity affects men and reinforces gender norms, as demonstrated in the high levels of male-on-male violence in Honduras (Williams & Castellanos, 2019).…”

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Integrating gender in research and development: A case study of how organizations working in Honduras approach participatory gender analyses in agrifood systems

Rodriguez,

Williams,

Niewoehner-Green

et al. 2024

Adv Ag Dev

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Gender assessments are often used to inform gender mainstreaming in agriculture for development programming and practices. However, they often lack true community engagement, integration of critical perspectives for structural transformation, and a systems approach to support gender equality. In our qualitative case study, we conducted a content analysis of gender policies and approaches for the largest funding and implementing organizations working in Honduras. Our findings indicate that some organizations address the known gaps in the effectiveness of gender analyses such as inclusion of masculinities and moving beyond economic empowerment to address other important domains for women’s empowerment. However, the majority of organizations continued to approach participation as extractive rather than transformative, over-relied on the economic domain as the sole indicator of empowerment, failed to integrate critical contemporary theories such as intersectionality and masculinities, and inadequately addressed the fundamental structural inequalities in the systems that reinforce normative gender roles. Improving practices for participatory gender assessments and addressing dominant social norms during research is necessary to have significant gender transformative and sustainable impacts on agrifood systems.

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Integrating gender in research and development: A case study of how organizations working in Honduras approach participatory gender analyses in agrifood systems

Rodriguez,

Williams,

Niewoehner-Green

et al. 2024

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“…PYD is frequently contrasted with problemcentred or risk-reduction approaches to youth development, especially the United States' criminal justice system (Damon, 2004;Olenik, 2019). Similarly, FIPaH's positive approach to youth programming can be contrasted with the Mano Dura approach that Honduran legal authorities have taken toward youth suspected of gang involvement (Bruneau, 2014;Cruz, 2015;Williams and Castellanos, 2020). While acutely aware of the risks and challenges faced by many rural youth in navigating livelihood options, FIPaH focused on providing 'developmentally appropriate structure, emotional support, positive adult interaction, and skill development' (Olenik, 2019, p. 5) to all youth who participated.…”

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“…2 Livelihood instability is exacerbated by high levels of crime and violence, including one of the world's highest per capita murder rates (World Bank, 2017). Many youth are vulnerable to gang recruitment, and the government's Mano Dura (Heavy Hand; Iron Fist) response to gang activity has alienated youth from law enforcement personnel, exacerbating mistrust of legal and political authorities and widening the gap between political institutions and young people (Bruneau, 2014;Cruz, 2015;Williams and Castellanos, 2020).…”

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‘This Helps You See Life Differently’: Evaluating Youth Development and Capability Expansion in Remote Communities of Honduras

Wyngaarden

Humphries

Skinner

et al. 2022

Progress in Development Studies

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Youth in rural Honduras experience barriers to accessing education, vocational training, and social supports for their formative development. This study evaluated over 18 years of youth-specific development interventions implemented by a Honduran organization in two rural municipalities. The study draws on 94 semi-structured interviews and demographic data from 1596 program participants. Three impact pathways were identified through which respondents experienced positive outcomes from program involvement: transformative participation; meaningful collaboration; and low-risk experimentation. The findings parallel known development theories and empowerment frameworks, including the Human Development and Capabilities Approach and Positive Youth Development, thus supporting the effectiveness of these approaches in facilitating youth development and capability expansion in remote Honduran communities.

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“…There is limited research focused on the causes of violence and crime in informal settlements in the Global South, and most of the theories explaining urban inequality, poverty, violence, and crime in cities, more broadly, draw on experiences and narratives from countries in the Global North, particularly from cities in the United States (Salahub et al, 2018). A small but growing body of research, coming largely out of the Global South, links urban violence and insecurity to social, economic, and political exclusion (Berkman, 2007; Salahub et al, 2018; Ward et al, 2013; Williams & Castellanos, 2020). This body of literature suggests that the determining factor in urban violence is not simply a lack of resources or poverty, but a lack of social inclusion in urban society.…”

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Breaking the Cycle: Women’s Perceptions of the Causes of Violence and Crime in Informal Settlements in Nairobi, Kenya, and Their Strategies for Response and Prevention

Winter

Obara

Aguilar

et al. 2021

J Interpers Violence

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Crime and violence are serious issues in informal settlements around the world. To date, there is a dearth of evidence about the causes of and effective strategies for reducing and preventing violence and crime in informal settlements in cities in the Global South. Additionally, women’s voices are often absent from research focused on violence and crime prevention and reduction in informal settlements. The purpose of this study, therefore, was (1) to identify potential causes of violence and crime in informal settlements, as perceived by women living in Mathare informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya and (2) to highlight residents’ strategies for response and prevention. Fifty-five in-depth and walk-along interviews were conducted with women living in Mathare in 2015-2016. A modified grounded theory approach was used to guide data collection and analysis. The most common contributor to violence and crime identified by women in Mathare was idle youth, but leadership and government challenges, corruption and/or inadequacy of police, community barriers, tribalism, and lack of protective infrastructure also emerged as contributing factors. Despite facing many economic, environmental, and day-to-day challenges, women in Mathare identified violence and crime as predominant issues; thus, developing effective response and prevention strategies to these issues is paramount. Women discussed many strategies and initiatives to reduce and prevent violence and crime in informal settlements, but also identified barriers to implementing them. Findings suggest there is a need for trust-building between formal and informal sectors of the community, systems of accountability, and long-term investment to foster sustainable and effective violence and crime response and prevention in these settlements.

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Youth perceptions of violence in Western Honduras

Cited by 6 publications

References 27 publications

Integrating gender in research and development: A case study of how organizations working in Honduras approach participatory gender analyses in agrifood systems

Integrating gender in research and development: A case study of how organizations working in Honduras approach participatory gender analyses in agrifood systems

‘This Helps You See Life Differently’: Evaluating Youth Development and Capability Expansion in Remote Communities of Honduras

Breaking the Cycle: Women’s Perceptions of the Causes of Violence and Crime in Informal Settlements in Nairobi, Kenya, and Their Strategies for Response and Prevention

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