Socially accepted norm of male power and dominance justifies control and abuse over a woman. In this master's thesis, I explore sexual- and gender-based violence, a concept developed by feminist authors. Their research indicates that the causes of violence against women are linked to questions of power, domination, and hatred towards women. Following the feminist perspective, I use the term "survivor," emphasizing the importance of survival strategies and avoiding violence. In the theoretical part, I explained the social relations of patriarchy that impact the emotions experienced by women in violent relationships and the shortcomings of the support system. Feelings of guilt, shame, fear, and the professional incompetence of institutional support strongly hinder women from leaving violent relationships.
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