Title Challenges for preventing violence against women in Lithuania /
Translation of Title Smurto prieš moteris prevencijos iššūkiai Lietuvoje.
Authors Pilinkaitė Sotirovič, Vilana ; Vaige, Laima
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Is Part of Filosofija. Sociologija.. Vilnius : Lietuvos mokslų akademija. 2017, T 28, 4, p. 268-276.. ISSN 0235-7186
Keywords [eng] violence against women ; gender-neutrality ; victim-blaming ; femicide
Abstract [eng] This paper aims to analyse whether gendered interpretations of domestic violence have an effect on the approach to victims’ responsibilities and their role in protecting themselves against further violence. It employs a critical discourse analysis and includes a qualitative analysis of interviews with 10 victims and three court rulings. The analysis of the victims’ narratives and court rulings revealed that women were often seen as key actors in continuing victimization. The findings obtained in this study may help academics and practitioners in the area of violence to understand that gender-neutral criminal justice systems are not necessarily separated from gendered social discourse.
Published Vilnius : Lietuvos mokslų akademija
Type Journal article
Language English
Publication date 2017