Violence against women in Corregidora, Mexico

The Disconnect Between Women's Experiences and Stakeholders' Views

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ID4876182
AuthorsMargarita Garfias Royo (0000-0002-5923-2338, University College London), Julian Walker (0000-0002-4790-650X, University College London), Jyoti Belur (0000-0003-2332-6823, University College London), Prashant Parikh (0000-0002-1086-4190, University College London, corresponding author)
Year2024
Volume34
Issue1
Pages49-63
Publication date2024-01-02
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueDevelopment in Practice (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0961-4524 • E-ISSN: 1364-9213
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/09614524.2023.2265586
OpenAlexW4387526476
LanguageEN
References cited24

There is a paucity of official data on violence against women (VAW) in Mexico. Two-hundred and seventy-two household surveys and seven focus group discussions with 50 women were conducted to explore women’s experiences of VAW in public spaces in Corregidora, Mexico. Seven semi-structured interviews with stakeholders were carried out to understand their knowledge of VAW and reduction measures through infrastructure delivery and urban planning. Results showed that the most common and recurring type of VAW was catcalling, and 39 per cent of survey participants experienced at least one type of VAW. Government stakeholders appeared either unaware of the extent of VAW or were dismissive of its impact. The disconnect between women’s experiences and stakeholders’ views has implications for the design and implementation of safety measures for women

Business · Economic growth · Focus group · Political science · Public relations · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Intimate Partner and Family Violence · Public Administration · Sex work and related issues · Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies

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