The SOCIOCULTURAL AND INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE ON THE GENDER VIOLENCE ISSUE IN PARAGUAY, 2021.

WHY ARE WOMEN SILENT?

Abstract

This work describes the main factors that leads to the perpetuation of gender violence in Paraguay in 2021. The main goals are: To analyse the sociocultural and institutional factors that influence the problem of gender violence in Paraguay in 2021. The main objectives are: To analyse the sociocultural and institutional factors that influence the problem of gender-based violence in Paraguay, in the year 2021.To determine the level of knowledge of Paraguayan women about the current laws for protection against gender-based violence. Recognize the barriers and challenges faced by women that influence the decision to report acts of violence. To examine women's perception and assessment of incidents of gender-based violence. The research has adopted quantitative and qualitative procedures with a descriptive and explanatory scope, which allows both the detailed description of current conditions and the exploration of the causes and factors that influence them. The data collection instruments used were the bibliographic review and the data collection of the "ENSIMUP 2021" carried out by the National Institute of Statistics. Through the analysis of the results, it was possible to perceive that the main sociocultural and institutional factors that hinder the eradication of gender-based violence include patriarchal family dynamics that minimize violence, lack of support networks for victims, stigma and associated shame, limited accurate knowledge about protection laws, and low reporting rate. due to the belief that acts of violence are not of importance.