Psychological violence against women: A silent pandemic

Abstract

Currently, there is a wide discussion around the issue of violence against women; it is still worrying to observe that the number of women who continue to suffer from different forms of violence continues to increase. Given this aspect, the objective of the article was to reflect, through a psychoanalytical approach, on the underlying aspects and manifestations of psychological violence directed at women. A qualitative research, of the literature review type, was carried out based on bibliographic research carried out in the search engines: SciELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online), BVS (Virtual Health Library) and Lilacs (Latin American and Caribbean Literature). in Health Sciences), using the following descriptors: psychoanalysis, women and violence against women. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were used, including the publication period of the analyzed materials (2018 to 2023) and Portuguese and English language. The results indicate that psychoanalysis reveals that this violence is linked to factors such as: narcissistic traits in the aggressors and fragility in the victims' self-esteem, influenced by ingrained gender norms and power inequalities. Cultural normalization of violence and stigmatization of victims also perpetuate the problem. Addressing violence requires a multidisciplinary approach involving mental health, public policy, education and awareness, which is vital for a just and safe society for all women.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2023.004-019