Covid-19 Pandemic - A Determining Factor in the Increase of Violence Against Women. Case study: France
Covid-19 Pandemic - A Determining Factor in the Increase of Violence Against Women. Case study: France
Author(s): Claudia GiliaSubject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology
Published by: Editura Lumen, Asociatia Lumen
Keywords: COVID-19 crisis; lockdown; physical/ sexual violence; domestic violence; victims; protection;
Summary/Abstract: Violence against women, regardless of their nature, remains a scourge that societies have been struggling with for a very long time and which, unfortunately, for various reasons are difficult to eradicate. Among the many side effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, it has become clear that the current health crisis provided a breeding ground for an increase in domestic and intra-family violence. In France, the incidence of violence against women is estimated to have increased by 30% during the first round of containment. Our study aims to analyze the situation in the French system, to present the legislative framework in this area, but also the institutions with a major role in the fight against violence.
Journal: Journal for Ethics in Social Studies
- Issue Year: 4/2020
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 70-82
- Page Count: 13
- Language: English