Conferencia: Violencia de Género: estado de la cuestión y abordaje universitario

Introduction of the speakers and their background in social work, gender studies, and activism. Discussion about their joint work on equality, feminism, and gender violence at the University of Huelva.

Analysis of the normalization of gender violence in society, comparison between Spain and Mexico, and the perpetuation of patriarchal patterns. Discussion on the impact of youth culture on normalizing gender violence.

Exploration of the challenges in addressing and combating gender violence, including societal normalization and political influences. Discussion on the role of education in preventing gender violence.

Examination of legislation and definitions of gender violence in Spain, focusing on the Ley de Violencia de Género. Comparison with Mexico's legal framework and the concept of feminicide. Insights on the evolution of legal definitions.

Presentation of statistics on gender violence in Spain, including femicide cases and victim profiles. Discussion on the impact of the pandemic on gender violence reporting and awareness.

Discussion on the role of universities in addressing and preventing gender violence. Highlight on the functions of equality units within universities and their strategic initiatives.

Discussion on the key tools driving progress in gender equality plans and the rapid advancements made in the past three to four years in managing situations of sexual harassment based on gender or sexual orientation.

Overview of the protocol implemented in 2019 for addressing sexual harassment issues, including the involvement of legal professionals, psychologists, and periodic updates to the protocol.

Exploration of the implementation of gender equality measures since 2017, including the impact on the dynamics of the unit's work and the engagement of students and staff in promoting gender equality.

Description of the University Network for Gender Equality, its role in sensitizing and preventing gender-based violence, and its support for students and faculty members within the university community.

Efforts to raise awareness and prevent gender-based violence within the university community, including campaigns, initiatives, and the creation of spaces like the 'Garden of the Absent' to honor victims of gender violence.

Reflections on challenges, initiatives, and changes in attitudes towards gender equality, including discussions on masculinity, feminism, and the importance of ongoing awareness and education.

Se agradece la oportunidad de compartir experiencias mexicanas y de otras latitudes para resolver problemas a corto plazo.

El Instituto de Investigaciones Económicas propicia un espacio para comentarios y reflexiones sobre la situación actual, incluyendo temas como feminicidios y agresiones verbales.

Se menciona el movimiento en la educación superior en el año 2020, destacando la participación de mujeres en paros nacionales y la sensibilización de la comunidad universitaria.

Se aborda el tema de las denuncias informales a través de redes sociales, destacando la importancia de integrar estos mecanismos para brindar apoyo a las alumnas que sufren violencia.

Se discute la importancia de visibilizar los micromachismos y promover la sensibilización para prevenir la violencia de género, abordando la necesidad de reflexión de hombres en este proceso.

Se reflexiona sobre la normalización de la violencia contra las mujeres en diversos ámbitos, incluyendo la música y los medios de comunicación, resaltando la importancia de cuestionar y combatir esta desigualdad.

Se destaca el valor de las denuncias sensibles como motivo para iniciar investigaciones, reconociendo la importancia de atender y respaldar a las víctimas de violencia.