Violence against women in El Salvador

Abstract

This article is a theoretical review of the problem of gender violence in El Salvador, and is intended to make a social construction of the reality of the phenomenon of the country in which it is framed. Not surprisingly, violence against women in El Salvador is a serious public health and human rights problem. This is particularly alarming, given the combination of a climate of violence and social discrimination against women, resulting in a situation of an absolute lack of protection for them, both outside and inside their homes. Today, violence against women has become one of the most serious political and social problems of the country, in addition to serious deficiencies that are also suffered by women in the fulfillment of basic issues, such as food, education and hygiene. However, despite the apparent magnitude of the problem, there are currently no real data to allow for a close and precise knowledge of the phenomenon facing the increased awareness and approach from public policy and adequate assistance to victims. Finally, the article concludes stressing the importance of conducting more research on this issue to allow greater visibility of the violence against women in El Salvador.