Showing results for "Cultures of Violence" in Social Sciences

North America was settled by people with distinct religious, political, and ethnographic characteristics, creating regional cultures that have been at odds with one another ever since. Subsequent immigrants didn't confront or assimilate into an "American" or "Canadian" culture, but rather into one of the 11 distinct regional ones that spread over the continent each staking out mutually exclusive territory. In American Nations, Colin Woodard leads us on a journey through the history of our fractured continent....

An essential tool for healers, therapists, activists, and survivors of trauma who are interested in a justice-centered approach to somatic transformation The Politics of Trauma offers somatics with a social analysis. This book is for therapists and social activists who understand that trauma...

Drawing on examples from around the world—from Uganda, Nigeria and South Africa to Saudi Arabia, the Americas and Europe—Gqola traces the construction and machinations of the female fear factory by exposing its lies, myths and seductions. She shows how seemingly disparate effects like driving bans, higher education rape, sexual harassment and femicide are all premised on the construction of people, mostly women, as female, and thereafter the use of fear as a tool of patriarchal subjugation and punishment.

Skating on Thin Ice exposes the culture of toxic masculinity in professional hockey and suggests how sport and society can change the narrative on sexual assault and violence.

Storytelling, a tradition that built human civilization, may soon destroy it Humans are storytelling animals. Stories are what make our societies possible. Countless books celebrate their virtues. But Jonathan Gottschall, an expert on the science of stories, argues that there is a dark side to...

There is life after domestic violence. Break free now!

Gun Violence

Por que o estupro é um crime ainda tão comum no Brasil? Por que a vítima muitas vezes é tão – ou mais – julgada pela sociedade do que o próprio criminoso? Por que é tão difícil fazer uma denúncia? Após quatro anos de pesquisas, viagens pelo país e mais de 100 entrevistas com vítimas e familiares, criminosos, psiquiatras e diversos especialistas no assunto, a jornalista Ana Paula Araújo escreve Abuso - a cultura do estupro no Brasil com coragem e sem meias-verdades.

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Even today with everything we know, abuse is still a taboo subject. There is a stigma attached that suggests that those who are abused are weak. This could not be further from the truth. Shatter the Silence was set up after an afternoon out. We discovered that we had both experienced abuse at the hands of someone we trusted. The podcast is here to blow the lid off the stigma and start proper conversations. We'll be talking to survivors, exploring self care options and interviewing the incredible people who work tirelessly to help. Join us to help Shatter the Silence.

La Fondation Inalco, grâce au soutien de la Fondation Rothschild - Institut Alain de Rothschild, propose un cycle de conférences sur les violences sexuelles et violences de genre dans le monde. Il fait dialoguer des spécialistes du genre aux profils variés sur des aires culturelles extrêmement diverses, afin d’enrichir et de prolonger la réflexion entamée dans le cadre du parcours de licence « Genres et sexualités dans le monde » de l'Inalco. En 2023-2024, le cycle a pour thématique « La construction du genre, au-delà de la binarité ». Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/...

Is it truly possible to break the cycle of violence? What hidden truths lie beneath crime statistics, street culture, and systemic injustice?Join Gershon, Pastor Andre, and Atiba on End the Violence—an unfiltered and eye-opening podcast exploring the complex realities of crime, justice, and urban life. Featuring powerful conversations, real-world experiences, and insights from frontline voices, this podcast reveals the stories behind the statistics and challenges conventional narratives.From examining evolving crime trends and technological shifts, to confronting systemic racism and ...

Ce hors-série du podcast Kaavan du dispositif Santé Psy Etudiant (Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche) aborde les violences sexuelles sous le prisme de la jeunesse.Cela fait maintenant quelques années que la parole se libère au sujet des violences sexuelles, on écoute des témoignages, on assiste à des procès historiques, la société semble se questionner. Mais comment les jeunes vivent-ils cela ? À quoi sont-ils confrontés au quotidien ? Qui subit les violences, qui les commet ? Comment peut-on agir, se réparer, porter une affaire en justice ? Et en tant ...

Bchira est tunisienne et vit en France depuis 8 ans. Elle a maintenant obtenu un titre de séjour mais pourtant, quand elle croise la police, ses craintes refont surface. Hervé se souviendra toute sa vie de la traversée mortelle qu’il a vécu à la frontière franco-italienne. José est camerounais et a vécu « un cauchemar » en centre de rétention, « la prison des étrangers ». Shabani est burundais et est pris à partie par la police alors qu’il manifestait contre les conditions d’accueil des demandeurs d’asile à Mayotte.En France, d’année en année la répression ...

Retranscription audio d'une brochure disponible en texte sur le site d'Un Poisson Sans Bicyclette. A partir d'une situation vécue d'accompagnement d'un ami, accusé de viol, dans un travail de réflexion pour tendre vers des relations affectives et sexuelles égalitaires, j'ai souhaité partager ma réflexion sur la manière de gérer situations dans une perspective féministe et libertaire. J'espère que ce document pourra nourrir la réflexion collective, être réapproprié, critiqué, dépassé...

This podcast is hosted by respected journalist Kay McGrath OAM. Join Kay as she talks to experts about your rights as a victim-survivor and what supports are available. Kay then gently steps through the criminal justice process, which you can listen to at your own pace. You will hear from experienced, trauma-informed people working to support survivors, including: - VictimConnect - Victim Assist Queensland - Forensic Medicine Queensland, Queensland Health - Queensland Police Service - The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions - The Chief Judge, His Honour Brian Devereaux - The Victims ...

The ”PURPOSE After Domestic Violence,” podcast is where getting freedom from the effects of domestic violence meets empowerment to walk in the fullness of your God designed PURPOSE. This is a sacred space where the shackles of domestic violence are broken, and empowerment takes root, grows and flourishes. Here, we’re not just surviving; we’re thriving in the fullness of our God-designed PURPOSE.

Hackney Council’s Domestic Abuse Intervention Service (DAIS) and Tambu Ayis speak about violence against women and girls issues

One woman a week and one man a month, is currently killed at the hands of domestic and family violence perpetrators.  'Behind the Doors of Domestic Violence; presented by the Queensland Police Service’ aims to raise community awareness, empower victim survivors and bystanders alike and ultimately change the behaviours of those who use abusive tactics within their relationships. Hosted by Dean Cooper, from the Griffith University MATE Bystander program, this five-part series will tell the stories of victim survivors and bystanders, delve into the mindset of an offender, discuss police ...

It’s 25 years from now... what have we achieved? Welcome to Voices Towards 2050: Ending Gender-Based Violence, the official podcast series of the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission. Hosted by Commissioner Micaela Cronin, the series brings together people from the front-line sector, advocates, people with their own lived experience and other prominent voices who share their vision for a future free from violence. We look forward to bringing you insights, ideas, hope, and a vision for a future free from violence.