Femicide: BURN A WOMAN By Carlos Reinaldo Miranda (*)
article published in the newspaper El Otro Psi No. 173 in April 2011 Women
burned. This is not a new trend. What happens is that there is greater visibility of gender violence, with a mode that has media coverage from Wanda if Taddei, widely covered by media because of the fame of her husband, a member of the rock band Callejeros linked to the tragedy of Cromañon, where the fire left a hundred dead and wounded.
predominant
Most Femicides statistics are firearms, followed by beating, stabbing and strangulation in that order. Of 260 murders of women registered in 2010, eleven were on fire, representing 4% of cases.
is not new either. In 1964 Raúl Barón Biza, Argentine writer and politician in the midst of the process of separation from his wife Clotilde Sabattini, served a few glasses of whiskey to lawyers then served another vessel is approaching his wife and throws him in the face. This vessel contained acid, that causes severe burns to his face. Baron Biza commits suicide the next day. Years later she committed suicide by jumping out the window of the apartment where the tragedy occurred. Later his sons will commit suicide.
The purpose of the offender is to leave a mark on the body of the victim to remember it permanently. The victim is labeled "heat" in the same way that cattle or victims of Nazi concentration camps by printing a stamp of submission, and possession of an unforgettable way, which is present at all times.
In a society that requires women youth stereotypes, success and beauty, burns to the face and skin damage the narcissism of women and causes a pathogenic effect on the psyche that is directly related to the significant value of the affected area.
personality characteristics of a "burner" are the violent man. The profile of the violent man can not be categorized by variables such as age, social class, educational level, occupation, religion, residence, etc., Because it can be configured with any of these variables, which is not to leave to recognize that the association between some of them may increase the risk of violent behavior.
He's a driver, eager to manifest verbal and / or physical. There is a double façade, usually in public is seductive, charming, polite, but in the privacy of your home can become very aggressive and violent. It has a seductive speech, even for judges, police, professionals, friends and relatives. Imposed social isolation from familiar surroundings, once the fence is closed is increasing mastery over his victim, and it is no coincidence that women express their house becomes a real "jail", says she is not control will be reduced and money management. Is sudden and unpredictable changes mood: at a time is well and quickly explodes. Throws and breaks things: mainly those meaningful to women and children (eg Por.. Breaking titles and toys to children.) Spying tactics used by reviewing the messages and phone calls, computer and email partners. Uses sex as a sign of power.
Some personality characteristics of violent men include: • Low self-esteem, feel insecure, both in the role of children as a parent, a lover and / or spouse.
• Magical thinking: unrealistic projects, Pharaonic, many of which end in frustration.
• Unrealistic expectations: they expect their wives and children to fulfill their wishes are not spelled out, have difficulty verbalizing their feelings, and then there are, like themselves, say "disappointed."
• Difficulty in expressing feelings.
• Almighty: "What I say and enough."
• Narcissism.
• Obsessive and controlling.
• Emotionally impoverished and vulnerable.
• Large capacity of persuasion. • Fund
depression: is often masked suffer depressive states.
The psychological symptoms observed in victims are predominantly anxiety disorders, irritability, low self- emotional withdrawal, tenderness, and worsening or development of disease. Also sleep disorders (mainly insomnia) and food, difficulties in social integration and employment, impaired memory, attention and concentration, feelings of guilt, difficulties in learning. Feelings of worthlessness, anxiety and depression.
low work performance, inability to realize goals. Feeling of lack of recognition and respect from others.
Prevention of Gender Violence is accomplished through education and equity for boys and girls with equal opportunities and career guidance non-sexist. In the couple must assess and defend the right to a relationship of equality and sharing decisions and responsibilities as a way to get a life without violence. It is important for men and women sharing the housekeeping, money management and care of dependents.
should avoid treating the media about the news of attacks against women is morbid and sensational, reinforcing myths that perpetuate violence against women, and should not illustrate noticiashttp: / / www.blogger.com / img / blank.gif with the faces of battered women, burned or killed, but in the face of violence. The
Gender violence should be a matter of public policy and should have social and criminal conviction. It is essential to sensitize and train all those professionals (police, health workers, educational, social workers, lawyers and literate ...) that address or relate to women victims of abuse, to detect these cases and act in a way that feel understood and helped.
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mirandacarlos@psi.uba.ar www.carlosmiranda.com.ar SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Adult and Adolescent Clinic, Psychodiagnosis and psychological expertise. Teaching and Supervision in Clinical Psychodiagnostic and forensic psychology
STUDIES: Degree in Psychology University of Buenos Aires 1980. - CURRENT PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY
Violence Director of the Association of Psychologists of Buenos Aires since April 2007. Supervisor
Area APBA Violence Assistance Association of Psychologists of Buenos Aires. Lender
Area APBA Violence Assistance Association of Psychologists of Buenos Aires.
School Teacher Specialization and Graduate Schools Legal Area Psychologists of the Province of Buenos Aires District XII
Clinical Care Adolescents and adults in private practice since 1980. Perito
Psychologist Job in the courts of this nation and in the courts of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires since 1986. Perito
Technical Consultant and Legal Studies from
