Majority of 18 and 19 years old high school girls in Belgrade, Vranje, Novi Pazar, Kikinda and Jagodina are convinced that they should suffer for their families and that motherhood is the most important role of a woman.

A recent survey on the correlation between gender stereotypes and gender-based violence has shown that a significant number of women would neither leave their violent partner nor report violence.

Also, a great number of girls believe that the most important mission for a woman is to be fulfilled through a mother’s role and that her value is measured by her eagerness to sacrifice for her children and family.