Abstract

Intimate partner violence against women (IPVAW) is a global public health issue often assumed to be associated with gender inequality. The so-called Nordic Paradox, the apparently contradictory co-existence of high levels of IPVAW and of gender equality in Nordic countries, has not been adequately explained. This study explores discussions about how this apparent paradox can be understood among 30 IPVAW professionals working in southern Sweden, through a thematic analysis of focus groups and individual and paired interviews. The analysis highlights complexities of gender (in)equality and its links with IPVAW in Sweden, of relevance for the addressing and prevention of IPVAW.

摘要

亲密伴侣对妇女的暴力行为 (IPVAW) 是一个全球公共卫生问题，通常被认为与性别不平等有关。所谓北欧悖论，即北欧国家高水平的 IPVAW 和性别平等明显矛盾的共存，尚未得到充分解释。本研究通过对焦点小组以及个人和配对访谈的主题分析，探讨了如何在瑞典南部工作的 30 名 IPVAW 专业人士中理解这一明显悖论的讨论。该分析强调了性别（不）平等的复杂性及其与瑞典 IPVAW 的联系，与解决和预防 IPVAW 相关。