Algunas consideraciones generales sobre el maltrato de mujeres en la actualidad

Authors

  • Victòria A. Ferrer Pérez
  • Esperança Bosch Fiol

Keywords:

Domestic violence, definition, "hidden crime", theories.

Abstract

This study analyses the violence inflicted on women by partners or expartners. A definition of this term and its components (mental, psychological and sexual violence) are presented and discussed. The statistics for domestic violence in our country are analysed, and its status as a "hidden crime" is stressed. Finally, two important questions are studied: what causes domestic
violence, and why some women remain in a violent relationship.

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Published

2003-01-12

Issue

Vol.: 34 Núm.: 2

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