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Gender, Sexuality, and State Violence: International Perspectives on Institutional and Intersectional Justice

A special issue of Societies (ISSN 2075-4698).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (1 September 2023) | Viewed by 10849

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Ladan Rahbari

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Department of Sociology, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Interests: gender; sexuality; race and diaspora; digital media; decolonization
Dr. Conny Roggeband

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Guest Editor
Department of Political Science, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Interests: gender; gender-based violence; democracy; social movements
Dr. Kristina Kolbe

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Guest Editor
Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication, Department of Arts and Culture Studies, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Interests: culture; discourse; gender; inequality; media; migration; race

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We would like to invite interested academics working in the field of gender- and sexuality-based state violence to submit abstracts for this Special Issue titled “Gender, Sexuality, and State Violence: International Perspectives on Institutional and Intersectional Justice”.

In this Special Issue, we are interested in international contributions that engage with how states cause harm and suffering to individuals and groups (partly) because of their gender and sexuality. State violence in the form of harmful policies and discourses, direct forms of (institutional) brutality, or juridical harm are sources of violence inflicted on women and LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities. We approach violence broadly, including physical, psychological, sexual, and symbolic violence—among others—as forms of violence induced or perpetuated by states. We are specifically interested in intersectional analyses of gender- and sexuality-based state violence committed in relation to age, race, color, migration, (dis)ability, and class. The guest editors invite academics from institutions around the globe to submit article proposals using diverse research methods and theoretical frameworks, belonging to any disciplinary background. We invite researchers to submit an abstract of no more than 500 words (without references and bibliography). The abstract should outline the paper’s topic, methods, main theories and concepts and reference to potential empirical data. In this Special Issue, we would like to bring together international scholars. Therefore, there is no specific geographical focus. All contributions are thus welcome as long as the works have been written in English. Abstract submission closes on February 28, 2023.

The papers may be bibliographic, theoretical, or empirical-studies-focused and may draw on the following, or other, research lines:

  • Newly developed feminist perspectives on of gender- and sexuality-based violence in relation to (undemocratic) states,
  • Empirical studies of gender- and sexuality-based violence in different legal, policy and political contexts,
  • Critical, theoretical and/or empirical analysis of the relationships between states, gender and acts of violence,
  • Exploration of gendered and sexually motivated violence committed by state institutions,
  • Historical and intersectional analysis of gender-based violence committed by the state in relation to age, race, color, migration, (dis)ability, etc.,
  • State violence against LGBTQIA+,
  • Exploring gendered and sexualized state violence in digital spheres,
  • Scrutinizing how states induce or perpetuate misogyny and gender-based violence,
  • Exploring policy discourses that indirectly or directly facilitate gender-based violence,
  • Examining the role of the media in sustaining or challenging gendered and sexualized state violence,
  • Exploring strategies of resistance (including digital practices) against gender- and sexuality- based state violence.

Feel free and encouraged to suggest subjects in relation to gender-based and sexuality-related violence by the state.

What and how to submit:

The author(s) should email their abstract proposal as a Word file to all of the three following email addresses: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Submission timeline

January 2, 2023: Abstract submission opens.

February 28, 2023: Abstract submission deadline.

The editors will review all submissions and will invite potential contributions.

March 18, 2023: Notification of the decision to submit the full manuscript.

Please note that the initial acceptance of an abstract does not guarantee acceptance of the full manuscript.

September 1, 2023: The full manuscript submission deadline.

September 1, 2023 – February 1, 2024: Review process (1–2 rounds).

March 1, 2024: Provisional date of decision on manuscripts.

May 2024: Provisional date of completion of the editorial process.

Dr. Ladan Rahbari
Dr. Conny Roggeband
Dr. Kristina Kolbe
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as conceptual papers are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a double-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Societies is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • gender-based state violence
  • intersectionality
  • political violence
  • state violence against women
  • state violence against sexual minorities
  • violence against sexual minorities

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From Theory to Action: A Saudi Arabian Case Study of Feminist Academic Activism against State Oppression
by Lana Sirri
Societies 2024, 14(3), 31; https://doi.org/10.3390/soc14030031 - 20 Feb 2024
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This article explores the intricate landscape of women’s rights in Saudi Arabia, an authoritarian state within the Gulf Cooperation Council countries (GCC), where the pursuit of modernization strategically utilizes women’s issues as symbols of national identity and markers of progress. The article focuses [...] Read more.
This article explores the intricate landscape of women’s rights in Saudi Arabia, an authoritarian state within the Gulf Cooperation Council countries (GCC), where the pursuit of modernization strategically utilizes women’s issues as symbols of national identity and markers of progress. The article focuses on the transformative potential of academic activism, exemplified by the work of Hatoon Ajwad al-Fassi, in countering oppression against women. It demonstrates how women navigate the realms of academia and activism to reshape gender dynamics and shape their nation’s modernization trajectory. By emphasizing the critical intersection between academic inquiry and activism, this article dispels the misconception that academia and activism are mutually exclusive. In contexts such as Saudi Arabia, where women’s rights face suppression, this intersection emerges as imperative for informed research and frontline advocacy, effectively addressing state-sponsored violence. Furthermore, this article critically evaluates the persistent challenge of feminist neo-Orientalist scholarship, which often distorts the depiction of Saudi women’s experiences. It offers a contribution to a nuanced understanding of women’s theorization that includes the ethico-political context within which women operate. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Gender, Sexuality, and State Violence: International Perspectives on Institutional and Intersectional Justice)
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Carceralities and Approved Gender Violence: The Case of Direct Provision in Ireland
by Arpita Chakraborty and Virve Repo
Societies 2024, 14(1), 12; https://doi.org/10.3390/soc14010012 - 19 Jan 2024
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In this article, we argue that Direct Provision in Ireland is a state approved form of gendered carcerality which creates and exacerbates conditions of gendered violence. Direct Provision is a system of processing asylum seekers in Ireland where they are temporarily provided accommodation [...] Read more.
In this article, we argue that Direct Provision in Ireland is a state approved form of gendered carcerality which creates and exacerbates conditions of gendered violence. Direct Provision is a system of processing asylum seekers in Ireland where they are temporarily provided accommodation while they wait for a decision on their refugee status claim. This article shows how carceral practices are layered and gendered, making some spaces and bodies more carceral than others. These carceralities increase the institutional burden which agglomerates in human bodies and makes the lives of an already precarious population unliveable. Through a review of the strategies adopted by the government in relation to migrants, undocumented workers and asylum seekers, this article shows how the gendered experiences of certain asylum seekers like mothers and sexual violence survivors become the political site where state approved carceral practices and gendered violence merge. Full article
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Contesting State-Led Patriarchy—The Drivers, Demands and Dynamics of Women’s Participation in the Gezi Uprisings in Turkey 2013
by Nora Stein, Janet Kursawe and Denis Köhler
Societies 2023, 13(12), 258; https://doi.org/10.3390/soc13120258 - 14 Dec 2023
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The Gezi Park protests in Istanbul (Türkiye) gained worldwide attention in 2013. Both men and women took part in the protests, which were heavily cracked down on by the government. The present study examined 273 Turkish women’s attitudes and motivations for taking part [...] Read more.
The Gezi Park protests in Istanbul (Türkiye) gained worldwide attention in 2013. Both men and women took part in the protests, which were heavily cracked down on by the government. The present study examined 273 Turkish women’s attitudes and motivations for taking part in the protests. The results show that the following variables had a significant impact on protest participation: lifestyle threats posed by religious values/norms and by the government; feelings of marginalization as a woman; political dissatisfaction; gender discrimination; and affiliations with feminism. Regarding the impact of attitudes on women’s political participation and discrimination, this study provides insights into the state of research on gender discrimination and feministic identity. Full article
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“Festival y Protesta”: The Integral Role of Protesting State Violence in Celebrating Puerto Rican Women and Feminists
by Amaury J. Rijo Sánchez
Societies 2023, 13(12), 251; https://doi.org/10.3390/soc13120251 - 05 Dec 2023
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Eradicating the mistreatment of Puerto Rican women and people that local and U.S. governments enact has been a major transformative goal for Puerto Rican feminist movement communities. The celebration of International Working Women’s Day presents optimum opportunities for organizations to celebrate and make [...] Read more.
Eradicating the mistreatment of Puerto Rican women and people that local and U.S. governments enact has been a major transformative goal for Puerto Rican feminist movement communities. The celebration of International Working Women’s Day presents optimum opportunities for organizations to celebrate and make visible the monumental achievements of Puerto Rican women and people. Similarly, they foster the opportunity to strategically protest the large-scale and harmful attacks of the United States and Puerto Rico’s (abbreviated throughout as U.S. and P.R.) governing double-bind onto minority Puerto Rican populations. Feminist activists, protesters, artists, and attendees collaborate in performances, speeches, and overall programming, resulting in dually celebratory and protest-based marches. Further, the multifaceted approach to protesting observed at the celebration of International Working Women’s Day shines light on decolonial and feminist efforts that bring about social justice and transformation. This article analyses ethnographic data collected through participant observation in one march held in Puerto Rico, as well as a small archive of news articles relating to said march. Results reflect strategic forms of organizing and protesting that exercise activists’ agency in communication with the government and state. Further, they show the demand for accountability and action in favor of minority Puerto Rican populations. Simultaneously, the results also shine a light on the synergistic character of state and government approaches to minimize the impact of activist protesting. Full article
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Institutional Solidarity in The Netherlands: Examining the Role of Dutch Policies in Women with Migration Backgrounds’ Decisions to Leave a Violent Relationship
by Chloé Roegiers (Mayeux), Sawitri Saharso, Evelien Tonkens and Jonathan Darling
Societies 2023, 13(11), 243; https://doi.org/10.3390/soc13110243 - 17 Nov 2023
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In The Netherlands, women who experience domestic violence can rely on public policies that aim to support them, such as shelters. Drawing on the lived experiences, through 10 interviews and observations, of women with different cultural backgrounds and nationalities staying in a shelter, [...] Read more.
In The Netherlands, women who experience domestic violence can rely on public policies that aim to support them, such as shelters. Drawing on the lived experiences, through 10 interviews and observations, of women with different cultural backgrounds and nationalities staying in a shelter, and on 37 interviews with social workers working with these women, we observed that this support falls short for them. We argue that immigration rules, together with policies on domestic violence and housing, (unintentionally) often work in tandem with violent partners to prevent women with migration backgrounds from leaving violent relationships. The paper draws on a perspective of institutional considerations of solidarity to unpack the relations between domestic violence, cultural constraints, and public policies but looks also at the positive experiences of women of migrant backgrounds with these Dutch policies. This research indicates that there is a lack of institutional solidarity towards women, especially those arriving as marriage migrants, who have experienced domestic violence. In exploring the intersections of domestic violence and often exclusionary state policies, the paper reflects on how The Netherlands can provide more support to those women and how intersectional justice and solidarity might be expressed. Full article
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Legitimating Misogyny and Femicide: Legal Himpathy and (State) Violence against Women in Iran
by Ladan Rahbari
Societies 2023, 13(11), 229; https://doi.org/10.3390/soc13110229 - 26 Oct 2023
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On the fifth of February 2022, a man gruesomely murdered his seventeen-year-old wife, Mona Heydari, in a city in a southern province of Iran. The man then shocked bystanders by strolling in public spaces while carrying his wife’s severed head. This paper focuses [...] Read more.
On the fifth of February 2022, a man gruesomely murdered his seventeen-year-old wife, Mona Heydari, in a city in a southern province of Iran. The man then shocked bystanders by strolling in public spaces while carrying his wife’s severed head. This paper focuses on the case of Mona’s killing and investigates the state, media, and online user-created reactions to the incident. The paper aims to (i) offer an in-depth exploration of himpathy with the perpetrator and (ii) investigate the role of the law and the state in the normalization and perpetuation of violence committed by men against women in the name of ‘honor.’ This paper extends the usage of the concept of himpathy (by Manne, 2017) as a cluster of biases that direct sympathy towards men who commit violence against women to the institutional and legal realms. It also draws on the traditional notion of gheirat, referring to protecting one’s ‘honor,’ and explores its role in Iranian law to show that the Iranian legal system hinges upon it, therefore legitimating misogyny and femicide. Full article
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