Empowering parents to educate girls on preventing sexual abuse

Innocence, curiosity, and limitless possibility characterise childhood when developing minds embark on self-discovery. However, among the sunny childhood sceneries, there is a sobering reality that should worry everyone: child sexual abuse is a widespread problem. Numerous children's lives are...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Rezaul Karim, Satya Savithri Kanchustambam, Nannapaneni Siva Kumar
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Language:English
Published: Universidade Estadual de Mato Grosso do Sul 2025-06-01
Series:Revista de Estudos Literários da UEMS - REVELL
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Online Access:https://periodicosonline.uems.br/index.php/REV/article/view/8880
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description Innocence, curiosity, and limitless possibility characterise childhood when developing minds embark on self-discovery. However, among the sunny childhood sceneries, there is a sobering reality that should worry everyone: child sexual abuse is a widespread problem. Numerous children's lives are long-shadowed by these sinister and covert phenomena, which leave lasting effects that go well beyond their formative years. Parents are the primary caregivers and role models to children. They have a unique responsibility to provide comprehensive and age-appropriate education on sexual abuse. In light of the escalating prevalence of sexual abuse incidents globally, it has become increasingly imperative to equip girls with the knowledge and tools to protect themselves. This paper delves into various aspects of parental involvement in educating girls on sexual abuse, including communication, awareness, and prevention strategies. By assuming this crucial role, parents can empower their daughters, contributing to the larger goal of creating a society where girls are safe, protected, and capable of leading healthy lives. Anita Nair delineated this concept in most of her notable works. The present research paper aims to conclude her recent work, Eating Wasps.
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spelling doaj-art-92470978498646fca9b2a220de232ed22025-08-20T02:32:09ZengUniversidade Estadual de Mato Grosso do SulRevista de Estudos Literários da UEMS - REVELL2179-44562025-06-0113910.61389/revell.v1i39.8880Empowering parents to educate girls on preventing sexual abuseMohammad Rezaul Karim 0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8178-8260Satya Savithri Kanchustambam1https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2083-4160Nannapaneni Siva Kumar2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5951-6306Department of English Language and Literature, College of Science and Humanities, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj, Saudi ArabiaResearch Scholar, Dept. of English, Andhra University – Visakhapatnam, India. Asst Prof of English, Department of Engineering English, College of Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, Andhra Pradesh, India.Head, Dept. of Communication and Soft Skills, Malla Reddy University, Hyderabad, India. Innocence, curiosity, and limitless possibility characterise childhood when developing minds embark on self-discovery. However, among the sunny childhood sceneries, there is a sobering reality that should worry everyone: child sexual abuse is a widespread problem. Numerous children's lives are long-shadowed by these sinister and covert phenomena, which leave lasting effects that go well beyond their formative years. Parents are the primary caregivers and role models to children. They have a unique responsibility to provide comprehensive and age-appropriate education on sexual abuse. In light of the escalating prevalence of sexual abuse incidents globally, it has become increasingly imperative to equip girls with the knowledge and tools to protect themselves. This paper delves into various aspects of parental involvement in educating girls on sexual abuse, including communication, awareness, and prevention strategies. By assuming this crucial role, parents can empower their daughters, contributing to the larger goal of creating a society where girls are safe, protected, and capable of leading healthy lives. Anita Nair delineated this concept in most of her notable works. The present research paper aims to conclude her recent work, Eating Wasps. https://periodicosonline.uems.br/index.php/REV/article/view/8880Girl Child protectionParents supportEducating the caregivers
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Empowering parents to educate girls on preventing sexual abuse
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Girl Child protection
Parents support
Educating the caregivers
title Empowering parents to educate girls on preventing sexual abuse
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title_short Empowering parents to educate girls on preventing sexual abuse
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topic Girl Child protection
Parents support
Educating the caregivers
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