Gender Violence

• Last Saturday, 25th November, was the International Day against Gender Violence. In Spain, more than 60 women have been killed by their partners so far this year. This situation is not different in England or the USA. Domestic violence is the main reason of mortality for women aged 15-45, above car accidents or cancer. Why do you think this happens?
  Do you know anything about the history of education for women in Spain?
  Did you know that a woman in Spain was not a "legal person" until 1975?
  That's to say, that:
• she couldn't buy or sell properties,
• she couldn't have a bank account of her own,
• she couldn't work or receive her wages WITHOUT HER HUSBAND, FATHER, or even a far COUSIN'S PERMISSION?
  Do you think these facts have something to do with Gender Violence? Why?

How are we, men and women, different? How are we equal?

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