@article{ref1,
title="Violence against women: a case of structural-institutional breakdown in Mekelle, Ethiopia",
journal="Social development issues",
year="2022",
author="Mishra, Sanjay and Aman, Esubalew",
volume="44",
number="1",
pages="56-72",
abstract="This article examines the causes and consequences of domestic violence, particularly in a culture where social and cultural norms and institutions are breaking down. This is a snapshot of behavioral problems caused by structural meltdown in the northern part of Ethiopia. Violence against women is viewed as a long process rooted in the existing traditions whereby men seek to preserve and extend their power to subordinate women. Violence against women is a serious human rights abuse. The study aims to explore an inclusive sociocultural context that has pronounced domestic violence against women in Mekelle, the Tigray region of Ethiopia. Many sociocultural factors--social norms, belief systems, and broken institutions--obscure our understanding of the root causes of this evil. Influential community leaders, such as religious leaders, traditional leaders, and neighborhood committees, may play a significant role to prevent this problem, which is compounded by economic inequalities, alcohol abuse, emotional problems, and above all men's traditional status in society. The cycle of violence perpetuates a dysfunctional system of interpersonal relationships.   © 2022 International Consortium for Social Development<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0147-1473",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}