Violence against women in politics

Abstract

This panel explores gender-based violence and violence against women in politics and political institutions. It includes its forms and expressions, its magnitude and consequences. This form of violence is understood both as a threat to the rights and freedom of the targeted politicians, and as an obstacle to democratic participation. The panel includes papers from different national contexts and different theoretical approaches to enable a discussion on the multiple forms and consequences of violence against women in politics.

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Gender-based violence in political institutions: Dimensions of Theories of Democracy	View Paper Details
Semiotic Political Violence Against Women in Latvian Politics	View Paper Details
Violence against women in politics: strategies to break the silence and sources of resistance	View Paper Details
Violence between the campaigns of women candidates in local elections in Uganda	View Paper Details