STRATEGIES OF AGENCY: ASSESSING THE INFLUENCE OF STATE FEMINISM ON MITIGATING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN ITALY, FRANCE, AND SPAIN

Resumen

This brief paper provides an extensive analysis of the role of state feminism in combatting genderbased
violence against women, focusing on its implementation and impact in Italy, France, and
Spain. The study examines the connection between state feminism—defined as the incorporation
of feminist ideas and ideals into official procedures and policies—and the frequency and kinds of
gender-based violence that take place in these countries. Gender-based violence is still a serious
issue in France, Italy, and Spain, requiring extensive interventions. The evidence reveals that state
feminism, when effectively integrated, is instrumental in fostering environments that condemn
gender-based violence and promote gender equality. This initial comparative study contributes
to a broader understanding of how governmental entities and feminist ideologies intersect to
construct safer, more egalitarian societies.

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