Violence Against Women in the International Community - Introduction

Authors

• Maria Lugones, State University of New York-Binghamton

Abstract

The article argues that violence against women is not a monolithic phenomenon but rather a diverse set of practices deeply embedded in social, political, and cultural contexts. It critiques the tendency to homogenize these practices and emphasizes the need to understand their specific aims, norms, and techniques to develop effective solutions. The analysis highlights how violence against women is constitutive of broader social organizations and structures, requiring a nuanced approach that goes beyond framing it solely as a human rights violation.

Disciplines

Human Rights Law | Law | Law and Gender

Recommended Citation

Maria Lugones, Violence Against Women in the International Community - Introduction, 7 Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L. 205 (1999).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol7/iss2/2