Bogoslovska smotra, Vol. 94 No. 2, 2024.
Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.53745/bs.94.2.1
»Be Quiet for Now, My Sister …!« (2 Samuel 13:20). (De)Tabooization of Violence Against Nuns
Jadranka Rebeka Anić
; Institute of Social Sciences Ivo Pilar – Regional Centre Split, Split, Croatia
Abstract
The article addresses violence against nuns, given that the gendered nature of this violence affects all women, irrespective of their status, role or duty within the Church. The first chapter presents testimonies and the research aimed at de-tabooing the topic of violence against nuns. The second chapter examines structural and spiritual violence, as these forms of violence underpin and frame all other forms of violence and are crucial for comprehensive understanding of violence against nuns. The third and fourth chapters discuss the types and manifestations of violence in women’s religious communities as well as clerical violence against nuns. The conclusion identifies specific problems, such as power asymmetry between clergy and laity, between men and women and between leaders and community members. It also addresses the needs for limiting the terms of office and prohibition of holding concurrent leadership positions. In the context of the Catholic Church in Croatia, the aim of the article is to initiate the de-tabooing and encourage research to develop prevention programs and support victims of violence.
Keywords
violence; structural violence; spiritual abuse; nuns; obedience; power; Catholic Church.
Hrčak ID:
320458
URI
Publication date:
3.9.2024.
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