Feminist Perspectives on Violence

Feminist perspectives on violence analyze how gender inequalities and societal power dynamics contribute to the prevalence of violence, especially against women. They argue that violence is often rooted in unequal gender roles, cultural norms, and systemic power imbalances that tolerate or perpetuate harmful behaviors. Feminists seek to understand these social structures to challenge and change underlying causes, aiming to promote gender equality and reduce violence by addressing cultural attitudes, legal protections, and social practices that enable or ignore gender-based harm.