Understanding Abuse in Young People's Intimate Relationships

<p>Ceryl Teleri Davies' research in female-only spaces informs this illuminating guide to young women's experiences of intimate relationships. Essential reading for those working with young people the book makes a vital contribution to the study of gender-based violence. Her research reveals young women's understandings of what it means to have a healthy relationship and considers the influence of gendered social norms within both healthy and abusive relationships. </p><p> While contributing to the debate on how young women negotiate the conflicts inherent in contemporary constructions of gender the book then suggests a pathway towards gender equality.</p>