Bringing Feminist Sociological Analyses of Patriarchy Back to the Forefront of the Study of Woman Abuse

Regardless of their contributions to some of the most important scientific advances in the field, feminist sociological analyses of various types of male-to-female violence that prioritize the concept of patriarchy have leveled off or declined in the last 12 years, especially in North America. This...

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Main Author: DeKeseredy, Walter S. 1959- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2021
In: Violence against women
Year: 2021, Volume: 27, Issue: 5, Pages: 621-638
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Keywords:
Gender
Theory
woman abuse
Sociology
Feminist
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Summary:Regardless of their contributions to some of the most important scientific advances in the field, feminist sociological analyses of various types of male-to-female violence that prioritize the concept of patriarchy have leveled off or declined in the last 12 years, especially in North America. This article describes how mainstream work came to dominate the field and suggests a few strategies for challenging the hegemony of orthodox perspectives on sexual assault, beatings, technology-facilitated abuse, and other forms of woman abuse.
ISSN:1552-8448
DOI:10.1177/1077801220958485