50 years ago, the first shelter for women experiencing domestic violence was established in Sydney. It’s opening was far from a ribbon-cutting affair, but it’s legacy is long and powerful.
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These private online communities represent a long-held feminist maxim: to solve sexism requires women to solve it themselves.
Islamic State has fallen out of the public attention in the UK and Europe but remains active in Africa.
Restrictions on media coverage and the use of sexual history in court would be more effective changes.
Increases in intimate partner violence have highlighted the need for creative and innovative ways of addressing the issue, particularly during emergencies.
So-called honour-based abuse thrives in secrecy and fear.
The Teaching About Gender-Based Violence Toolkit offers lesson plans and other teaching materials, and is designed to meet Grades 8-12 Ontario curriculum expectations.
While it can feel like little progress is being made to stop women being killed by their partners or ex-partners, the data show a steady decline in recent years.
Nurses say violence is treated as ‘part of the job’ or believe patients can’t be held accountable for their assaults if they are intoxicated or distressed.
Ugly incidents in the run-up to the election mirror the rise of online violence against women in politics. The next government needs a plan to tackle the problem before it’s too late.
Inaction on gendered abuse is making it an even more effective tool for discouraging women from taking public office.
Myths about rape and assault persist even in the post-MeToo era.
The support of friends and family can be crucial for domestic abuse victims.
Pain in a thousand stitches; depicting a society where women live in constant fear of being attacked.
While the actions outlined in the plans are admirable, achieving the set targets will require a significant increase in urgency and funding.
Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries in the US, with workers exposed to vehicles, chemicals and heavy equipment. Women working on farms face another risk: sexual assault.
A new survey found sexual violence disempowers female music workers, deters non-binary communities from working in the industry, and discourages punters from going to gigs.
Safe Home attests to the ways violence is insidious and ingrained in systemic structures of power.
In focussing on individual “deviancy”, we fail to make the connection between misogyny and wider social problems, like pornography.
Feminist movements are giving women a louder voice than ever, but those at the top of their game are routinely expected to deal with abuse and threats of violence.
Principales colaboradores
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Professor, Family & Sexual Violence, RMIT University
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Professor of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Monash University, Monash University
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Professor of Social Work; Leneen Forde Chair in Child & Family Research, Griffith University
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Professor and Research Leadership Chair, Sociology, University of Guelph
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Professor of Criminology, Durham University
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Professor, Center for Research on North America, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)
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Professor of Communication Studies; Research Chair on Intersectionality, Violence and Resistance, Concordia University
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Associate professor in Criminology, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor in Criminal Law, Durham University
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of Sociology, Durham University
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Leverhulme Early Career Fellow in the Department of Sociology, Durham University
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Eleanor Rathbone Chair of Sociology, University of Liverpool
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PhD Fellow based at the Wits City Institute, University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor and Head of Department of Political and Conflict Studies, Nelson Mandela University
