The Nordic Paradox. Professionals' Discussions about Gender Equality and Intimate Partner Violence against Women in Sweden. Issue 5 (3rd September 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wemrell, Maria; Stjernlöf, Sara; Lila, Marisol; Gracia, Enrique; Ivert, Anna-Karin
• Is Part Of: Women & criminal justice. Volume 32:Issue 5(2022)
• Page Start: 431
• Page End: 453
• Publication Date: 2022-09-03
• Subjects: Intimate partner violence against women -- Nordic Paradox -- gender equality -- professionals -- Sweden; Sex discrimination in criminal justice administration -- Periodicals; Female offenders -- Periodicals; Women -- Crimes against -- Periodicals; Women criminal justice personnel -- Periodicals; 364.374
• DOI: 10.1080/08974454.2021.1905588
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0897-4454

Abstract

Abstract: Intimate partner violence against women (IPVAW) is a global public health issue often assumed to be associated with gender inequality. The so-called Nordic Paradox, the apparently contradictory co-existence of high levels of IPVAW and of gender equality in Nordic countries, has not been adequately explained. This study explores discussions about how this apparent paradox can be understood among 30 IPVAW professionals working in southern Sweden, through a thematic analysis of focus groups and individual and paired interviews. The analysis highlights complexities of gender (in)equality and its links with IPVAW in Sweden, of relevance for the addressing and prevention of IPVAW.