QUERY UN Development Goal Dynamics (SD6317)

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Posted by  Luis Gutierrez <LTG214B at verizon.net>

Greetings,

Is anyone working on the implementation dynamics for the UN 
Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), specifically MDG 3 (the 
promotion of gender equality)?

Even though I am a religious person myself, my working hypothesis is
that the human propensity to violence is rooted in pre-historical
religious violence.  This propensity to violence persists today in both
secular and religious institutions, and is manifested as various kinds
of patriarchal domination which transcend geography, culture, ethnicity,
etc.  Gender inequalities everywhere are the most pervasive form of
violence and is (I think) the greatest obstacle to human and social
development, nationally and internationally.

I self-publish a free monthly newsletter that takes the MDGs as point of
reference.  Please take a look when time permits -- the link to the home
page is under my signature below.  In connection with MDG3, I am seeking
causal loop insights and trend data on the dynamics of gender violence (
in either secular or religious institutions) as a significant roadblock 
to human and sustainable development.

I would be grateful for any suggestions or pointers.

Sincerely,
Luis 
Posted by  Luis Gutierrez <LTG214B at verizon.net>
posting date  Sun, 04 Mar 2007 01:29:49 -0500