Interrogating Femicide and Feminicide: From the Local to the Global
Language: English and Spanish
The recent special thematic section on femicide and feminicide in International Sociology is only one step in the journey to foster a much-needed dialogue about the realities of femicide and feminicide locally, regionally and globally. The heterogeneity of this phenomenon is complex, requiring interrogation from various angles, and incorporating varying theoretical and methodological approaches. Despite intense attention in the past decade, there remain many unanswered questions about femicide and feminicide. How can we better document and understand the role of community and societal contributors? Why have specific groups of women and girls remained at disproportionate risk despite increasing recognition of their vulnerabilities and the role of overlapping oppressions and inequalities? How can we better understand what has worked and what has not worked in prevention efforts? This session will serve as a platform to showcase papers examining these and other issues with the aim of catalyzing meaningful and critical dialogue.