The many shades of violence against women: a call to action

ABSTRACT

Confronting gender-based violence is a key area of concern and one that calls for urgent action. These debates have become particularly relevant in light of the Covid-19 pandemic and the unveiling of underlying inequalities. Amongst the many unintended consequences of the pandemic lies the increased risk of domestic violence for vulnerable women who have been required to self-isolate. There is increasing evidence that we are facing more than one pandemic with quite worrying and widespread problems in global systems, whether they relate to public health or to human rights. As academics, we can contribute by theorizing with intersectionalities, translating research into practice, engaging with our local communities and creating non-stigmatized environment. But most of all, we can advocate for victims.

KEYWORDS:

• Gender-based violence
• violence against women
• domestic violence
• domestic abuse
• covid-19 pandemic

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Clarice Santos

Clarice Santos is currently a senior lecturer in Leadership & Workforce Management at Middlesex University in London. She has held various academic and industry positions in the United Kingdom, Brazil, Australia and the United States. Clarice's research interests cover a broad range of topics, but she is particularly passionate about gender, diversity and work-life issues in the Latin American context.