Gender-based violence

A term used in Spanish law (as violencia de género) to refer to violence against a person or group of people because of their gender. The focus is on gender inequality, and while it does emphasize that women and girls suffer disproportionately from this type of violence, men and boys can also be subjected to it. This term is sometimes used to describe violence against LGBTQI+ populations, referring to violence related to norms of masculinity and femininity or gender norms.