Senses in dispute on violence against women in public policy. The case of the law of the province of Cordoba, Argentina

Gender violence as a social problem was established three decades ago in Argentina, from the debates driven by feminist activists and women's movements towards the recognition of their rights. These actions and claims generated rules, laws, institutions and resources from the State to address this issue. In this article, partial product of a qualitative research in progress, we aim at analyzing the senses in dispute about violence against women that appeared between women movements and the State, regarding rules that supported public policies in the province of Cordoba, Argentina, in 2004-2008. Consideration and reach of violence against women and the type of policies brought to light the tension between a victimized, therapeutical and welfared conception, compared to a position based on respect and warranty for human rights and justice.