Citation

Clavero White C, Solares M, Starr R, Ukaski MC. Fem. Theol. 2010; 18(3): 294-308.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0966735009360387

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Domestic violence is endemic across Latin America. It is legitimated by patriarchal Christian theologies and widespread gender inequality. Drawing on the work of women theologians and activists working in Argentina, Uruguay and elsewhere, this article explores women's networks of resistance against violence. These include public and legal acknowledgement of domestic violence; the transmission of life-affirming values; pastoral support in the denouncement of violence; and the development of open and fluid household structures.