Femicide refers to the intentional killing of women because of their gender. It is a form of gender-based violence that targets women specifically.
Imagine a garden where only the flowers are being plucked and destroyed, leaving behind only the weeds. Femicide is like targeting and eliminating women from society, leaving behind a world without their presence.
Gender-based violence: This term refers to any form of violence that is directed towards an individual based on their gender.
Patriarchy: Patriarchy refers to a social system in which men hold primary power and dominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control over property.
Violence against women: This term encompasses various forms of violence that are specifically targeted at women due to their gender.
Study guides for the entire semester
200k practice questions
Glossary of 50k key terms - memorize important vocab
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.