VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
Scope & Guideline
Transforming knowledge into action against violence.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Research on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV):
The journal consistently addresses the dynamics of intimate partner violence, including its prevalence, risk factors, effects on mental health, and barriers to help-seeking behavior among survivors. - Intersectionality and Gender-Based Violence:
A significant focus is placed on how various social identities (e.g., race, class, gender identity) intersect to impact experiences of violence, emphasizing the need for nuanced understandings of victimization. - Technology and Violence:
The impact of technology on violence against women, including technology-facilitated abuse and cyberstalking, is a growing area of interest, reflecting contemporary societal changes. - Cultural Contexts of Violence:
The journal explores how cultural beliefs and practices influence perceptions of violence against women, providing insights into specific communities and global contexts. - Legal and Policy Frameworks:
Research often examines the effectiveness of legal responses to violence against women, including the implementation of protective orders, police responses, and the role of advocacy in shaping policy. - Survivor Experiences and Empowerment:
The journal highlights the voices and experiences of survivors, exploring their pathways to empowerment and recovery, as well as the services available to them. - Preventive Strategies and Interventions:
A focus on evaluating and developing effective interventions and prevention strategies to address violence against women, including community-based programs and educational campaigns.
Trending and Emerging
- Technology-Facilitated Violence:
There is an increasing focus on the impact of technology on violence against women, including issues such as online harassment, cyberstalking, and the implications of digital privacy for survivors. - Mental Health Consequences of Violence:
Research examining the mental health impacts of violence against women is trending, highlighting the psychological aftermath and the importance of trauma-informed care in recovery processes. - Economic Abuse and Financial Independence:
Emerging studies are increasingly addressing economic abuse, exploring how financial control and economic dependency contribute to the cycle of violence and the challenges faced by survivors. - Community-Based and Culturally Sensitive Interventions:
There is a trend towards developing and evaluating community-based interventions that are culturally sensitive and tailored to the specific needs of diverse populations. - Men and Boys as Allies:
Research is increasingly focusing on the role of men and boys in preventing violence against women, exploring how to engage them effectively in advocacy and educational efforts. - Impact of Global Events on Violence Against Women:
The journal is seeing a rise in studies that analyze the impact of global events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, on rates of violence against women and the accessibility of support services. - Resilience and Recovery Narratives:
There is a growing trend in emphasizing resilience and recovery narratives among survivors, shifting the focus from victimization to empowerment and healing.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Gender Roles and Violence:
Research explicitly focused on traditional gender roles as a singular factor in violence against women seems to be waning, possibly due to a broader recognition of intersectional influences. - Historical Analysis of Violence:
There is a noticeable decline in papers primarily dedicated to historical analyses of violence against women, as contemporary issues and immediate responses take precedence in research. - Victim Blaming Narratives:
While still relevant, the frequency of studies solely focused on victim-blaming narratives appears to be decreasing, indicating a shift towards more survivor-centered research that emphasizes empowerment. - Quantitative Studies with Limited Contextualization:
The journal seems to be moving away from purely quantitative studies that lack in-depth contextual analysis, favoring qualitative approaches that capture the complexities of lived experiences. - Focus on Female Perpetrators:
Research on female perpetrators of violence against women is less frequently highlighted, as the discourse increasingly centers on victim experiences and systemic issues.
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