El amor romántico como respuesta al feminicidio en el municipio de Barranquilla
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2024
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Orellano Rada, Vanessa
Cera Guerrero, Zamir
Villalba Rodríguez, Luz Elena
Insignares Martínez, Katherine
Jiménez Morón, Fiorella
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Ediciones Universidad Simón Bolívar
Facultad de Ciencias Jurídicas y Sociales
Facultad de Ciencias Jurídicas y Sociales
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El feminicidio, definido como el asesinato de mujeres por razones de género, refleja
desigualdades estructurales en la sociedad. En Barranquilla, este fenómeno está
vinculado con dinámicas culturales que idealizan el amor romántico como un vínculo
de posesión, subordinación y sacrificio, especialmente para las mujeres. Según
Gualano (2018), el amor romántico perpetúa una narrativa de dependencia
emocional y control, contribuyendo a la violencia de género. Mitos como la “media
naranja” y el “príncipe azul” colocan a las mujeres en una posición de dependencia
emocional, generando un entorno donde "la violencia se normaliza y justifica como
parte del amor" (Echeverría, 2023, p. 45).
A pesar de que Colombia cuenta con leyes como la Ley 1257 de 2008 y la Ley 1761
de 2015, que tipifican el feminicidio como un delito autónomo, estas aún no han
logrado transformar las construcciones culturales que perpetúan el problema
(Congreso de Colombia, 2008, 2015). Estas normativas no han erradicado las
creencias y mitos que siguen influyendo en la manera en que las personas viven las
relaciones amorosas. El estudio sugiere que el amor romántico, en lugar de ser un
factor protector, influye en las dinámicas de poder en las relaciones, fomentando el
feminicidio en contextos de conflicto o ruptura.
El enfoque cualitativo y el diseño fenomenológico de la investigación, según
Sandoval (2020), permite "analizar las experiencias vividas de las personas desde
su propia perspectiva" (p. 62). La muestra estuvo compuesta por 12 mujeres
mayores de 18 años que denunciaron violencia en la Comisaría de Familia de la
Casa de Justicia del barrio La Paz. A través de entrevistas a profundidad, se
exploraron sus percepciones sobre el amor romántico, los estereotipos de género y
las dinámicas de poder en sus relaciones. Los resultados revelaron patrones
comunes que fueron categorizados temáticamente para su análisis.
Femicide, defined as the murder of women for gender reasons, reflects structural inequalities in society. In Barranquilla, this phenomenon is linked to cultural dynamics that idealize romantic love as a bond of possession, subordination, and sacrifice, especially for women. According to Gualano (2018), romantic love perpetuates a narrative of emotional dependence and control, contributing to gender violence. Myths such as the “better half” and the “prince charming” place women in a position of emotional dependence, generating an environment where “violence is normalized and justified as part of love” (Echeverría, 2023, p. 45). Although Colombia has laws such as Law 1257 of 2008 and Law 1761 of 2015, which classify femicide as an autonomous crime, these have not yet managed to transform the cultural constructions that perpetuate the problem (Congress of Colombia, 2008, 2015). These regulations have not eradicated the beliefs and myths that continue to influence the way people experience romantic relationships. The study suggests that romantic love, instead of being a protective factor, influences the power dynamics in relationships, encouraging femicide in contexts of conflict or rupture. The qualitative approach and phenomenological design of the research, according to Sandoval (2020), allows "analyzing people's lived experiences from their own perspective" (p. 62). The sample consisted of 12 women over 18 years of age who reported violence at the Family Police Station of the House of Justice in the La Paz neighborhood. Through in-depth interviews, their perceptions of romantic love, gender stereotypes, and power dynamics in their relationships were explored. Results revealed common patterns that were thematically categorized for analysis.
Femicide, defined as the murder of women for gender reasons, reflects structural inequalities in society. In Barranquilla, this phenomenon is linked to cultural dynamics that idealize romantic love as a bond of possession, subordination, and sacrifice, especially for women. According to Gualano (2018), romantic love perpetuates a narrative of emotional dependence and control, contributing to gender violence. Myths such as the “better half” and the “prince charming” place women in a position of emotional dependence, generating an environment where “violence is normalized and justified as part of love” (Echeverría, 2023, p. 45). Although Colombia has laws such as Law 1257 of 2008 and Law 1761 of 2015, which classify femicide as an autonomous crime, these have not yet managed to transform the cultural constructions that perpetuate the problem (Congress of Colombia, 2008, 2015). These regulations have not eradicated the beliefs and myths that continue to influence the way people experience romantic relationships. The study suggests that romantic love, instead of being a protective factor, influences the power dynamics in relationships, encouraging femicide in contexts of conflict or rupture. The qualitative approach and phenomenological design of the research, according to Sandoval (2020), allows "analyzing people's lived experiences from their own perspective" (p. 62). The sample consisted of 12 women over 18 years of age who reported violence at the Family Police Station of the House of Justice in the La Paz neighborhood. Through in-depth interviews, their perceptions of romantic love, gender stereotypes, and power dynamics in their relationships were explored. Results revealed common patterns that were thematically categorized for analysis.
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Feminicidio, Amor romántico, Violencia de género, Dependencia emocional, Autonomía económica
