A violência contra a mulher na perspectiva da psicologia: uma revisão bibliográfica

Abstract

This article proposes to contribute for the existing debate on prevention and strategies to avoid gender violence against women. The study sought to research how this theme has been portrayed in Brazilian Academic Productions at the field of psychology, aiming to problematize how the intersection between markers of race, gender and social classes are addressed by author's field, and analyzing the psychosocial repercussions of violence against women. A literature review on the topic of domestic violence in scientific articles published specifically from the SciELO database was used as a method. As a result, it was found that the phenomenon of violence needs ample care, improving support and supporting those women and families affected by the context of violence, and that there is a great need to consider the discussions and interventions in an intersectional way. In conclusion, it was possible to understand through the evaluated studies that there are factors that interfere in the production and maintenance of the experienced oppression. As conclusion it is understood the need for psychology to dialogue with other fields of action, in order to contribute to the construction of knowledge based on social problems, and in order to encourage the development of preventive studies with more effective strategies.