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Abstract
This research uses in-depth interviews with 12 professionals and 12 survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) to shed light on the manifestations of IPV in Kazakhstan, where IPV is under-researched. Centered on the culturally specific concept of shame (uyat), the findings illuminate three themes: the prevalent forms of IPV; the impact of uyat on survivors' attitudes and responses to IPV; and survivors' interactions with law enforcement and professionals. The findings emphasize the urgency of confronting uyat and patriarchal norms, strengthening and enforcing laws against IPV, reinforcing support for survivors, and empowering women to advance Sustainable Development Goal 5.2.
期刊介绍:
Violence against Women is an international, interdisciplinary journal dedicated to the publication of research and information on all aspects of the problem of violence against women. The journal assumes a broad definition of violence; topics to be covered include, but are not limited to, domestic violence, sexual assault, incest, sexual harassment, female infantcide, female circumcision, and female sexual slavery.