Adolescent girls and young women have recently gained a central position in gender
equality and development. However, little research investigates female experiences of the …

The years between 10–19 represent a critical stage of human development during which
boys and girls learn and embody socially constructed gender norms, with long-term …

Gender plays a pivotal role in every aspect of our lives. It influences our behaviour and how
we are treated, and is a critical driver of development, mental health and well-being. Since …

abstract Poised at the intersection between childhood and the world of adults, adolescent
girls face unique challenges to the full development and exercise of their capabilities. Child …

Unequal power and gender norms expose adolescent girls to higher risks of HIV, early
marriages, pregnancies and coerced sex. In Uganda, almost half of the girls below the age …

Uganda has made significant progress on overall poverty reduction, expansion of
educational opportunities for young people and gender equality. The country has a …

This article draws on qualitative data from observations, interviews, and focus-group
discussions at seven secondary schools in the Wakiso district of the central region of …

Sexuality is part and parcel of students' experiences of schooling manifested in personal
friendships, relations and social interaction. These encounters constitute sites within which …

In studies of sexual risk behaviour among youth, the role of dominant conceptions of
masculinity and femininity has received increasing attention. However, where research has …

This paper explores women's daily practice of resistance built into the racialized and
gendered social structure of customary marriages in South Africa. I argue that women resist …