Citation

Elman RA, Eduards ML. Womens Stud. Int. Forum 1991; 14(5): 413-421.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1991, Elsevier Publishing)

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Abstract

In Sweden, one woman is killed every 10 days by a man known to her and, according to recent police statistics, approximately 39 women are battered daily. Despite these figures, Sweden is typically depicted as a nearly egalitarian society in which sexual equality reforms have been more progressive than in most other western industrialized states. The results of this first nation-wide survey of battered women and shelter staff show, however, that Swedish authorities only reluctantly respond to women in need of assistance and protection from the men who abuse them. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Women's Studies International Forum, 1991. Copyright © 1991 by Elsevier Science)

Sweden
Foreign Countries
Social Services Response
Victim Perceptions
Spouse Abuse Perceptions
Spouse Abuse Victim
Partner Violence
Violence Against Women
Domestic Violence Perceptions
Domestic Violence Victim
Adult Female
Adult Perceptions
Adult Victim
Female Perceptions
Female Victim
National Survey
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