Anne D. Troy / Ciera E. Schoonover / Paul Thomas Clements
Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
Violence Against Women: Intersectional Case Studies provides a critical, in-depth examination of intimate partner violence as it is shaped by intersecting identities such as race, gender identity, age, socioeconomic status, and group affiliation.Each chapter offers helpful background information on a specific identity category, followed by multiple case scenarios and guided discussions that illustrate how particular forms of violence may manifest in real-life contexts. This approach equips readers to better recognize, respond to, and prevent violence in diverse communities.Key topics include:- Violence as it manifests across the lifespan of women and girls- Identity-based risk factors including cultural background and issues of faith- Intimate partner violence in sapphic relationships- Instances in which the victim of violence becomes the offender- Considerations for technology and social media’s role in violent interactions- Abuse dynamics and interventions within social groups and workplacesThis comprehensive and accessible resource is ideal for students and professionals seeking a nuanced, multidisciplinary understanding of violence against women in its many forms. 6
