Economic Violence Against Women: A Gender Perspective Analysis

Abstract

Violence against women is a significant social problem at every stage of society. Violence resulting from gender inequality deeply affects both the physical and psychological health of women. Violence is not limited to physical injuries, but also leaves permanent marks on the mental and emotional worlds of individuals, threatening the mental health of women. Depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and other psychological disorders experienced by women who are victims of violence against women reveal that this situation is a significant problem not only at the individual but also at the societal level.

Violence against women is directly related to the structural and cultural norms of societies that push women into the background. While gender inequality shapes the roles and status of women, it also contributes to the legitimization of violence. The perception that women should assume a passive and obedient role in society leads to the normalization of violence and prevents women from speaking out. In this context, violence against women is not only an individual trauma, but also an inequality problem deeply rooted in the social structure. Women often internalize the effects of the violence they experience and as a result, they face situations such as loss of self-confidence, isolation, and suicidal thoughts. This situation causes women to feel inadequate and worthless as a result of gender inequality. In addition, micro-level forms of violence, such as violence within the family, are directly related to the general situation of women in society and are reinforced by social norms.

In this context, eliminating gender inequality is a fundamental step for women to live more safely in a society that is sensitive to violence. In order for women to overcome these difficulties they face, gender equality should be supported by education and legal regulations. In order to prevent violence against women and protect women's mental health, a comprehensive change is required not only at the individual level but also at the social level. Increasing the psychological support services and social assistance to be provided to women victims of violence can prevent the exclusion of victims of violence from society and ensure their healthy inclusion into social life. Effective education programs should be implemented to empower women, ensure gender equality, and combat violence.

As a result, violence against women has permanent negative effects not only on women's mental health but also on the general health of societies. This research aims to present the effects of violence against women by addressing the psychological effects of violence against women from a gender perspective and to conduct an in-depth examination of the structural dimensions of violence in this context.