The Brutal Reality of Femicide: Understanding Gender-based Violence in El Salvador

💔El Salvador has the highest murder rate in the world, and women are particularly targeted for violent killings.

🚨Femicide refers to the deliberate murder of a woman simply because she is a woman.

🔥Gangs in El Salvador, such as Barrio 18 and MS13, engage in a brutal war, and women are often caught in the crossfire.

😔Machismo culture and deeply ingrained gender norms contribute to the violence against women in El Salvador.

👥The justice system in El Salvador often fails to hold perpetrators accountable for femicide, leading to a high level of impunity.

Why are women targeted for violence in El Salvador?

—Women in El Salvador are targeted due to a combination of factors, including gang warfare, machismo culture, and deeply ingrained gender inequality.

What is femicide?

—Femicide is the deliberate killing of a woman simply because she is a woman. It is a form of gender-based violence.

What are the main gangs in El Salvador?

—The two main rival gangs in El Salvador are Barrio 18 and MS13. These gangs engage in violent warfare, causing significant collateral damage.

What is machismo culture?

—Machismo culture is a hyper-masculine attitude that values male dominance and pride at the expense of women. It perpetuates gender inequality and contributes to violence against women in El Salvador.

Why is there a high level of impunity for femicide in El Salvador?

—The justice system in El Salvador often fails to effectively investigate and prosecute cases of femicide, leading to a culture of impunity. This allows perpetrators to escape punishment for their crimes.

00:01El Salvador has the highest murder rate in the world, with women being particularly targeted for violent killings.

02:20Femicide is the deliberate murder of a woman simply because she is a woman.

05:28Gangs in El Salvador, such as Barrio 18 and MS13, engage in a brutal war, and women are often caught in the crossfire.

08:46Machismo culture and deeply ingrained gender norms contribute to the violence against women in El Salvador.

11:18The justice system in El Salvador often fails to hold perpetrators accountable for femicide, leading to a high level of impunity.