Gender violence in Portugal: discourses, knowledge and practices

This article discusses the emergence of feminism in Portugal with special emphasis on the actions taken in confronting gender violence. Starting with the history of feminist movements and its implications for the development of the country, it maps public policies, legal measures and victim support...

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Main Author: Mariana Azambuja (author)
Other Authors: Conceicao Nogueira (author), Sofia Neves (author), Joao Manuel de Oliveira (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2013
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10216/95152
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorio-aberto.up.pt:10216/95152