Journal article
Research briefing: Violence against women in Samoa
2 Dec 2018
Description
This research briefng provides information about the context of violence against women (VAW) in Samoa. It explores the social, cultural, and religious systems that serve to sustain the nation’s high rates of VAW, including local governance structures and the gender roles inherent within them. There is particular focus on the role of the Christian church in Samoa, and the authors note that, while it can be complicit in perpetuating gender inequalities which sustain VAW, it also has undeniable potential as a source of positive change.
Publication Details
Volume:
32
Issue:
1/2
Pagination:
33-56
Copyright:
Women's Studies Association (New Zealand) 2018
Language:
Published year only:
2018