Advances and setbacks in combating violence against women

Authors

  • Bruna Krimberg von Mühlen Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul
  • Marlene Neves Strey Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul

Abstract

This text is a reflection of gender violence in Brazilian society, relying on the theoretical framework of the theory of patriarchy. It brings the contribution of feminist activists in the field of social psychology to face gender violence, understanding that the individual and collective empowerment can contribute to the deconstruction of hierarchical models and unequal between the genders.

Keywords

Gender violence, Violence against women

Author Biographies

Bruna Krimberg von Mühlen, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul

Psicóloga, mestranda em Psicologia Social na Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul

Marlene Neves Strey, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul

Psicóloga, doutora em Psicologia pela Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (1994) e pós-doutorado pela Universitat de Barcelona (2004). Atualmente é professora titular da Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul. Pesquisadora CNPQ

DOI

https://doi.org/10.5565/rev/athenead/v13n2.1118

Published

2013-07-02

How to Cite

von Mühlen, B. K., & Strey, M. N. (2013). Advances and setbacks in combating violence against women. Athenea Digital. Revista De Pensamiento E investigación Social, 13(2), 229–237. https://doi.org/10.5565/rev/athenead/v13n2.1118

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