Religious experiences against violence against Women

Journal title SICUREZZA E SCIENZE SOCIALI
Author/s Alberta Giorgi
Publishing Year 2020 Issue 2019/3
Language Italian Pages 11 P. 162-172 File size 179 KB
DOI 10.3280/SISS2019-003012
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The paper offers an overview of the studies focusing on religion and domestic violence, including the diffusion of domestic violence in religious communities, clergy attitudes, and the actions and initiatives promoted by Christian churches. The paper aims at providing an introductory analytical framework of the phe-nomenon, especially focusing on Christian religions.

Keywords: Domestic Violence; Religion; Christianity.

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Alberta Giorgi, Esperienze religiose di contrasto alla violenza contro le donne in "SICUREZZA E SCIENZE SOCIALI" 3/2019, pp 162-172, DOI: 10.3280/SISS2019-003012