Professional’s Views on the ‘Nordic Paradox’ in a Low Intimate Partner Violence Prevalence Country
Arabella Castro,
Marisol Lila,
Maria Wemrell
et al.
Abstract:The apparently contradictory co-existence of high levels of gender equality and intimate partner violence against women (IPVAW) found in Nordic countries has been termed the Nordic Paradox. The aim of this study was to examine how the Nordic Paradox is discussed and explained by Spanish professionals working in the IPVAW field. Five focus groups (n = 19) and interviews with key informants (n = 10) were conducted. Four main categories of possible explanations for the Nordic Paradox were identified: Macro-micro … Show more
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