Femicide

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Misogyny, Sexism, Chauvinism

Misogyny may be distinguished from the closely related word sexism, which signifies discrimination based on sex (although it most frequently refers to discrimination against women) and also carries the meaning “behavior, conditions, or attitudes that foster stereotypes of social roles based on sex.” Misogyny can be an extreme form of sexism. The term “misogyny” is […]

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Cases

Gabby Petito – Officers Missed Signs of Domestic Abuse

Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie were arriving at a parking lot on August 27, 2021. These are the last images of Gabby Petito. Gabby Petito probably died several hours later. They walking together. Roberta stated that she did not remember the exact date that she wrote the letter, but it was written before Brian and

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Femicide

Every 10 minutes, partners and family members killed a woman intentionally in 2023.  Violence against women and girls is the most pervasive human rights violation. Femicide (or feminicide, as it is referred to in some contexts) is defined as an intentional killing with a gender-related motivation. It is different from homicide, where the motivation may not

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