A tale of contradictions: understanding the impact of social norms on Nepali men and boys

Adolescence has powerful impacts on young people’s capabilities, partly because of the physical transformations wrought by puberty and partly because children’s place in their family and broader community shifts as they approach adulthood (Gender and Adolescence: Global Evidence (GAGE) consortium, 2019). In countries where cultural beliefs dictate that female sexuality needs to be controlled by men, adolescence is an even more difficult life stage, as the physical changes brought about by puberty invite stigma and censorship, and social norms become more stringent.

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Ghimire, A. and Samuels, F. (2020) ‘A tale of contradictions: understanding the impact of social norms on Nepali men and boys.’ Policy Brief. London: Gender and Adolescence: Global Evidence. (https://www.gage.odi.org/publication/a-tale-of-contradictions-understanding-the-impact-of-social-norms-on-nepali-men-and-boys/)