The economic situation as a factor aggravatting domestic violence: a study at the Woman's Police Station in Florianópolis

Authors

  • Lílian Mann dos Santos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/%25x

Abstract

The household violence is a issue discussed in the presente. This article analyse the economic situation as a factor that contribute to the increase of this violence. The study is illustrated with a research realized in a women’s police headquarters in Florianópolis, where the position of the women and their trouble to understand their rights are observed. But, is necessary to discuss the issue, because of this way we’ll can help the woman to put an end to the submission in their lifes and to understand that the economic independence is the first step to establish a equality relation with the men.

Published

1999-01-01