Unpacking the gendered drivers of violence against women
• Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria
These tip sheets are designed to support people working to prevent violence against women. They unpack the four gendered drivers of violence against women:
- Condoning violence against women
- Men's control of decision making and limits to women's independence in public life and relationships
- Rigid gender roles and stereotypes constructions of masculinity and femininity
- Male peer relations that emphasise aggression and disrespect towards women.