Izvorni znanstveni članak
https://doi.org/10.3935/rsp.v18i1.947
Domestic Violence against Women in Slovenia: A Public Problem?
Zorana Medarić
; Znanstveno-raziskovalno središče Univerze na Primorskem
Sažetak
The article deals with violence against women within the family and the question to what extent it is identified as a relevant public (social and political) problem in Slovenia. The analysis touches upon changes at the policy level; however the main focus is placed on the public opinion, as it reflects the degree of recognition and acceptance of these problems in a society, as well as beliefs framing it. The empirical analysis of the public opinion survey on domestic violence in Slovenia shows that dual views on violence against women exist. On one hand, the public in Slovenia is aware of the problem of violence against women and it recognizes, discusses and defines it as a social problem and responsibility, while on the other hand it displays a relatively high level of tolerance for certain forms of violence and the belief that domestic violence is a private matter. The public (at least in part) thus often reproduces stereotypical beliefs and myths about violence against women within the family and does not recognize it as a broader social problem.
Ključne riječi
violence against women; family; public opinion; policy
Hrčak ID:
66472
URI
Datum izdavanja:
20.3.2011.
Posjeta: 3.612 *