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[Marital life experiences: women's positioning].

Cláudia Maria Ramos Medeiros Souto1, Violante Augusta Batista Braga

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Marital violence instills fear and imprisonment in women, trapping them in unequal power dynamics. This study highlights how societal gender roles contribute to women's subjection within marriage.

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Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Gender Studies
  • Psychology

Context:

  • Qualitative study exploring marital violence experiences.
  • Focus on eleven women within abusive marital situations.
  • Utilizes women's narratives to understand lived experiences of violence.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the subjective experience of marital violence.
  • To understand the role of gender constructs in perpetuating violence.
  • To identify themes in women's speech regarding their subjugation.

Summary:

  • Marital violence is perceived by women as fear and imprisonment.
  • Women in marital status are more vulnerable to power imbalances and male dominance.
  • Analysis reveals behaviors and attributes supporting female subjection to spouses and violence.

Impact:

  • Highlights the psychological impact of marital violence.
  • Underscores the influence of gender roles on domestic abuse.
  • Provides insights into the lived realities of women experiencing marital violence.