Violence against women in Corregidora, Mexico: the disconnect between women's experiences and stakeholders' views

Margarita Garfias Royo, Julian Walker, Jyoti Belur and Priti Parikh

Development in Practice, 2024, vol. 34, issue 1, 49-63

Abstract: There is a paucity of official data on violence against women (VAW) in Mexico. Two-hundred and seventy-two household surveys and seven focus group discussions with 50 women were conducted to explore women’s experiences of VAW in public spaces in Corregidora, Mexico. Seven semi-structured interviews with stakeholders were carried out to understand their knowledge of VAW and reduction measures through infrastructure delivery and urban planning. Results showed that the most common and recurring type of VAW was catcalling, and 39 per cent of survey participants experienced at least one type of VAW. Government stakeholders appeared either unaware of the extent of VAW or were dismissive of its impact. The disconnect between women’s experiences and stakeholders’ views has implications for the design and implementation of safety measures for women.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2023.2265586

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