Gender equality - 06.03.2023
Tackling gendered violence against elected women and staff The issue of increasing incivility, harassment abuse and violence directed at elected representatives not a new one. However, it is a threat that continues to grow along with the disenchantment and mistrust many citizens feel towards government and institutions.
While quite a few studies and surveys examine the issue faced by public figures, the gendered dimension of the harassment and violence that elected women face a all levels, including the local and regional, must not be ignored.
Along with the increase in women’s participation in political life, comes increasing exposure to a continuum of abuse, violence, and sexist attitudes. Some studies suggest that while women may not ...
While quite a few studies and surveys examine the issue faced by public figures, the gendered dimension of the harassment and violence that elected women face a all levels, including the local and regional, must not be ignored.
Along with the increase in women’s participation in political life, comes increasing exposure to a continuum of abuse, violence, and sexist attitudes. Some studies suggest that while women may not ...
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