title: The weakness of family ties and their perpetuating effects on gender violence: a qualitative study in Mexico.
abstract: Research into intimate partner violence has shown that social isolation constitutes a risk factor, and the presence of social networks can be an important source of social support. This research note presents some results of an empirical study carried out in Mexico into women's social relations, especially their family relations, and their role in the promotion of traditional gender norms. Findings indicate that some of the main conditions that are associated with the production of violence against women are either generated or reinforced within the realm of what can be regarded as women's "strong ties."
authors.affiliation: National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico.
authors.forename: Carolina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Agoff
authors.forename: Cristina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Herrera
authors.forename: Roberto
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Castro
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D018585:Battered Women / Q000523:psychology*; D003068:Coercion; D019548:Crime Victims / Q000523:psychology*; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008800:Mexico; D008875:Middle Aged; D011203:Poverty; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012737:Sex Factors; D012930:Social Dominance; D012938:Social Perception; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000208:ethnology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires