Investigating sexual violence at PK music festivals
Keywords:
Gender Differences, maltreatment, Gender Studies, Cultural sensitivityAbstract
This paper presents a comprehensive investigation of sexual violence at Pakistani music festivals, building upon research conducted by Bows et al. (2022, 2024) concerning sexual violence within the UK festival context. It marks the first Pakistani study dedicated to this subject, incorporating insights from interviews with ten women who have personally encountered instances of sexual harassment or assault at such events. The study employs a dual quantitative and qualitative methodology to explore female experiences with sexual harassment in depth, aiming to discern overarching trends alongside individual narratives. Through an inductive approach that synthesizes numerical and descriptive data, this research illuminates the broader patterns and the nuanced, contextualized occurrences of sexual violence at music festivals – ultimately aiming to enhance the leisure experience for women attending these events by urging a revamp of policies that prioritise their safety and well-being. Collaborative efforts with festival operators have stimulated discussions surrounding the measures designed to cultivate a secure environment for female attendees.
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