Researching Gender Violence
- ISBN-10
- 1134022549
- ISBN-13
- 9781134022540
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 254
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-01-11
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Authors
- Marianne Hester, Ellen Malos, Tina Skinner
Description
In this edited collection leading authors in the field draw on their experience to address key methodological questions and challenges that have arisen from the recent proliferation of research projects and government funded initiatives on violence against women. Topics include: evaluation research and feminist methodology; using quantitative and qualitative approaches; ethics, safety and access in sensitive research; interviewing practitioners, perpetrators, policy makers, and survivors (including children, women and young people); utilising discourse analysis to interpret data; undertaking cross national and comparative research; practical guidelines for practitioners/academics wishing to consult with women survivors; gearing research to facilitate positive change in policy and practice; and using the media for dissemination. increased focus on gender related violence politically and academicallythis book addresses head on the complex methodological issues involvedleading experts in the field as contributors
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