Annotated Bibliography on Violence Against Women in Latin America

This annotated bibliography examines the pervasive issue of violence against women in Latin America, drawing on diverse sources to provide a comprehensive overview. It explores the intergenerational effects of violence, highlighting the impact on both children and women, and the role of gender inequality in perpetuating this violence. The bibliography includes reports from UNICEF and the WHO, as well as articles and books analyzing femicide rates, the impact of domestic violence, and the need for legal and societal responses. The sources discuss the physical and psychological consequences of violence, the economic impact on nations, and the importance of addressing intimate partner violence. The bibliography emphasizes the need for coordinated responses from healthcare providers and legal systems to protect women and promote social change.

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violence against women in Latin America
MARCH 22, 2020
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Annotated Bibliography
Unicef. “Breaking The Cycle: Understanding And Addressing The Intersections Of Violence
Against Children And Violence Against Women In Latin America And The Caribbean.”
ehow, https://www.unicef-irc.org/article/980-breaking-the-cycle-understanding-and-
addressing-the-intersections-of-violence-against.html
According to the report of Unicef, there are long-term intergenerational effects of violence
against the children as well as females. It can see that the females experience violence by their
close partners in comparison of other family members. It is also reported that the victims of
sexual abuse or physical abuse in the earlier period can enhance the risk of having experience of
violence in subsequent period of life. The government of America conduct various programs and
make policies to reduce the violence against the females along with children. It is essential to
focus on the significance of evolving an combined as well as synchronised responses to the
violence in against of children and females. It is suggested that prenatal healthcare providers
should have proper knowledge about the partner violence. They should be able to prepare
responses on the requirements of mother and kids while finding situation of violence.
Gasman, Nadine and Alvarez, Gabriela. “Gender: Violence Against Women.” ehow,
https://www.americasquarterly.org/node/1930
The gender inequality as well as inadequate power relationships between males and females is
resulted into the violence against women in Latin America. In addition, the murder of females
has crossed the danger level in Latin America. From the statistics of 2003, it is found that the

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nations of Latin America score among the worst ten countries at the time of evaluating femicide
rate per 1 million females in forty nations. In addition, the violence against females can be
resulted into financial loss. This situation of violence in Latin America have encouraged legal
responses everywhere in the world. Therefore, it is required to establish proper legal process for
sufferers in Latin America.
WHO. “New report documents extent of violence against women in 12 countries in the
Americas.” ehow,
https://www.who.int/violence_injury_prevention/media/news/2013/17_01/en/
As per the new report of World Health Organisation, the comparative evaluation of data based
on population from twelve nation states that between forty one per cent and eighty two per cent
of females who were suffered by the intimate partner, experienced physical harms, cuts and
bumps to wrecked bone, wounds as well as miscarriage. In spite of this, between twenty-eight
percent and sixty-four per cent did not look for assistance or ask to anyone regarding the
experience of violence. It is a first time that nation-wide descriptive facts have been assessed and
represented in the single relative format that permits snapshot of what is known in relation to the
violence in against females in the area.
Forero, Juan. Women in Latin America Are Being Murdered at Record Rates. Dow Jones,
2018
This book states that more than half women suffer certain types of family violence in Latin
America. The violence takes place among all the social classes. It can see that it is the most

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significant human rights issue in the history of USA. The violence does not only spoil the lives
of women, but also ruin the social values and beliefs. The example of Andera Guzman is great
example in this context.
García-Moreno, Claudia and Riecher-Rössler, Anita. “Violence against Women and
Mental Health.” Key Issues Ment Health, vol. 178, 2013, pp. 24–3
The violence against women is recognised as critical public health issue in Latin America. The
domestic violence against the females confounds the life of individuals along with fragments
groups. It is also found that the domestic violence prevents nations from substantial growth. In
addition, the females are most unsecured as well as exposed in the own houses. It can see that
their husbands are accountable for this domestic violence and abuse. It has negative impact on
the economy of nation. In spite of legislatures against the violence, various females in Latin
America continue to be failed by judicial system.
Bucheli, Marisa and Rossi, Maximo. Attitudes Toward Intimate Partner Violence Against
Women in Latin America and the Caribbean. Sage Journals, 2019
This articles states the individual as well as national factors that discover behaviour towards
intimate partners violence against women in Latin America. It can see that the intimate partners
violence against women puts negative impact on the society. This problem is increasing day by
day in Latin America. In this way, it has lead to judicial work in other nations. Henceforth, it is
very essential to end the problem of domestic violence in Latin America.