Proceedings of the 2nd World Conference on Gender Equality
Year: 2024
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Addressing Gender-Based Violence: A Targeted Approach to Public Policy in Brazil
Lalitha Shankari Balachandar, Akanksha Jalan
ABSTRACT:
Gender-based violence against women remains a pervasive issue in Brazil, reflecting deep-seated inequalities and societal attitudes towards gender. This abstract advocates for a focused and comprehensive approach to public policy that specifically targets the various forms of violence inflicted upon women simply because of their gender. In Brazil, women face a myriad of violence, including domestic violence, sexual assault, femicide, and harassment. These forms of violence are often exacerbated by intersecting factors such as race, class, and ethnicity, disproportionately affecting marginalized women. This abstract emphasizes the urgent need for public policies that not only address the immediate consequences of gender-based violence but also tackle the root causes and structural inequalities that perpetuate it.A central component of this approach involves the implementation of preventive measures, such as educational initiatives aimed at challenging harmful gender norms and promoting healthy relationships. Additionally, there is a pressing need to strengthen support services for survivors, including shelters, hotlines, and legal aid, to ensure access to justice and support for victims of gender-based violence. Furthermore, this abstract highlight the importance of holding perpetrators accountable through the enforcement of existing laws and the implementation of measures to improve the response of law enforcement and judicial systems to cases of gender-based violence. In conclusion, this abstract calls for a coordinated and targeted effort to address gender-based violence in Brazil through public policy. By prioritizing the needs and experiences of women who are disproportionately affected by such violence, policymakers can work towards creating a safer and more equitable society for all women, free from the fear of violence simply because of their gender.
keywords: Accountability, Femicide, Marginalized women, Preventive measures, Survivors