| Gendered and social hierarchies in problem representation and policy processes: "domestic violence" in Finland and Scotland. | |
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PMID: 19995803 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This article identifies and critiques presumptions about gender and violence that continue to frame and inform the processes of policy formation and implementation on domestic violence. It also deconstructs the agendered nature of policy as gendered, multilevel individual and collective action. Drawing on comparative illustrative material from Finland and Scotland, we discuss how national policies and discourses emphasize physical forms of violence, place the onus on the agency of women, and encourage a narrow conceptualization of violence in relationships. The two countries do this in somewhat comparable, though different ways operating within distinct national gender contexts.The complex interweaving of masculinities, violence, and cultures, although recognized in many debates, is seemingly marginalized from dominant discourses, policy, and legal processes. Despite growth in critical studies on men, there is little attempt made to problematize the gendered nature of violence. Rather, policy and service outcomes reflect processes through which individualized and masculine discourses frame ideas, discourses, and policy work. Women experiencing violence are constructed as victims and potential survivors of violence, although the social and gendered hierarchies evident in policies and services result in longer-term inequities and suffering for women and their dependents. |
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Authors:
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Jeff Hearn; Linda McKie |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article Date: 2009-12-08 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Violence against women Volume: 16 ISSN: 1552-8448 ISO Abbreviation: Violence Against Women Publication Date: 2010 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-01-07 Completed Date: 2010-03-29 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9506308 Medline TA: Violence Against Women Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 136-58 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Link?ping University, Sweden. hearn@hanken.fi |
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Domestic Violence
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legislation & jurisprudence*,
prevention & control Female Finland / epidemiology Health Policy / legislation & jurisprudence* Hierarchy, Social* Humans Male National Health Programs / organization & administration Public Opinion Scotland / epidemiology Sex Factors Social Perception* Socioeconomic Factors Spouse Abuse / legislation & jurisprudence Women's Rights |
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