Kristína Široká: Gender-Based violence through the lens of Individual Psychology

28th International Congress of Individual Psychology (Online): Challenges in the Global World: Healing and Growth.

Gender-based violence is a phenomenon deeply rooted in gender inequality, and continues to be one of the most notable human rights violations within all societies. In the current situation of the pandemic are the risk factors for gender-based violence increased. Many survivors feel unsafe isolating in a house with an abusive person, and away from their support networks. The topic is viewed through the lens of Adler’s theory of individual psychology.