Enough of Misogyny! | ¡Basta de misoginia!

By Juan José Toro, Brujula Digital: It’s Father’s Day. What if, in addition to celebrating ourselves, we accompany our salteña and Coca-Cola with a bit of reflection? Let’s begin with the chilling figures on femicides. The latest report from the Plurinational Service for Women and Depatriarchalization (Sepmud) indicates that between January 1 and March 5,…

Preventing violence

Britta Wiemers and Henry Cervantes report for Development and Cooperation: Socialization Violent behaviour is learned. It is reinforced by patriarchal structures and a belief in male superiority. A civil-society organisation in Bolivia is taking preventive action by making young people reconsider gender roles. Violence is not an innate biological characteristic; it is learned – like…