P044 - Gender Stereotypes and Beliefs: How the Greek Society Acknowledge the Violence Against Women

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Abstract

This study explores stereotypical beliefs about gender and gender-based violence in the Greek population, emphasizing the need to consider societal variations. Employing the Beliefs About Relationship Violence Against Women Scale (BEREVIWOS) and the Gender Stereotypes and Beliefs (GESTABE) scale, the research investigates whether sociodemographic factors influence these beliefs. Surveys were administered online to 150 adults aged 18 to 55. While gender, age, sexual orientation, and marital status showed limited impact, the level of education emerged as a significant factor. These results align with existing research highlighting the influence of educational status. Additionally, differences between cisgender men and women were noted. While the study's findings may not be broadly applicable, they contribute to understanding gender stereotypes and violence in Greece, aiming to enhance cross-cultural validity for Fakunmoju et al.'s (2016) questionnaires.

Authors

• Kalliopi Ioannou, CSI INSTITUTE

• Kalliopi Ioannou, CSI INSTITUTE

• Vasiliki Anna Mega, CSI INSTITUTE