Understanding Body Resistance in El Salvador: A Qualitative Discussion of a Pilot Program for Embodied Empowerment.

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  • Author(s): Brigden NK;Brigden NK
  • Source:
    Violence against women [Violence Against Women] 2023 Oct; Vol. 29 (12-13), pp. 2393-2417. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jul 24.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: Sage Publications Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 9506308 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1552-8448 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 10778012 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Violence Against Women Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: Thousand Oaks, CA : Sage Publications, c1995-
    • Subject Terms:
      Hispanic or Latino* ; Motivation* ; Empowerment* ; Women's Rights* ; Gender-Based Violence*/prevention & control ; Gender-Based Violence*/psychology; Female ; Humans ; El Salvador ; Pilot Projects ; Urban Population ; Qualitative Research ; Personal Autonomy
    • Abstract:
      This article evaluates a Body Resistance Program in an urban area of El Salvador. The goal of this program is to facilitate women's reclamation of bodily autonomy and recognition of their shared struggle, thereby laying a foundation for solidarity and structural change around gendered body norms. As a pilot project with limited scope, a key objective is to identify meaningful concepts that address the goals, motivations, and worldviews of Salvadoran participants. This article provides insights into their understandings and experiences of trauma, resistance, and embodied empowerment.
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Keywords: El Salvador; embodiment; post-Covid; trauma-informed physical activity program
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20230724 Date Completed: 20230926 Latest Revision: 20230926
    • Publication Date:
      20231215
    • Accession Number:
      10.1177/10778012231186815
    • Accession Number:
      37487225