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Two The theoretical context
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Abstract
This chapter briefly explains the theoretical references forming the context of and guiding the author’s work. It reviews some of the practices that characterise the analysis of the oppression of women, which are very relevant for studying violence. The chapter studies the contribution of epistemological reflection, psychology, and social science. It includes a section on an international approach to violence against women and children.
Abstract
This chapter briefly explains the theoretical references forming the context of and guiding the author’s work. It reviews some of the practices that characterise the analysis of the oppression of women, which are very relevant for studying violence. The chapter studies the contribution of epistemological reflection, psychology, and social science. It includes a section on an international approach to violence against women and children.
Chapters in this book
- Front Matter i
- Contents v
- Acknowledgements and preface vii
- Introduction 1
- Violence and discrimination against women 11
- The theoretical context 29
- Tactics for hiding male violence 43
- Hiding strategies 95
- Conclusions 165
- Afterword to the English edition 167
- Appendix: Information boxes 173
- References 181
- Index 211
Chapters in this book
- Front Matter i
- Contents v
- Acknowledgements and preface vii
- Introduction 1
- Violence and discrimination against women 11
- The theoretical context 29
- Tactics for hiding male violence 43
- Hiding strategies 95
- Conclusions 165
- Afterword to the English edition 167
- Appendix: Information boxes 173
- References 181
- Index 211
