Gender stereotypes in community social service professionals: formation and monitoring as elements of awareness and prevention
Abstract
The violence suffered by women has gained greater public significance in recent decades. However, despite efforts made by the feminist movement, public awareness, social policies and legislative advances, stereotypes towards victims of gender-based violence and sexual assault are still present today, affecting their care and healing. The existence of these stereotypes among professionals could hinder or worsen the care provided to victims. The aim of this work is to identify the presence of gender stereotypes in professionals who operate in community social services (CSS), and who provide direct care to possible victims of gender-based violence and sexual assault. For this purpose, quantitative research has been carried out through the implementation of a questionnaire to 122 professionals of the community social services by municipalities of Mallorca who carry out direct intervention. Results indicate that the specific training of professionals may predetermine their intervention, as well as giving rise to the presence of some stereotypes. Based on these results, mandatory training in gender equality is proposed to be provided to professionals working in SSC centres, as this could improve their intervention regarding the identification and prevention of gender-based violence and sexual assault.
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