Abstract
The grassroots origins of the American anti-violence movement have evolved to rely on institutions that perpetuate cycles of violence including law enforcement, criminal justice, and government funding programs. These systems do not meet the needs of most survivors and, in many cases, increase the physical violence and emotional abuse they experience. While the anti-violence movement has had success in shifting perceptions of gender-based violence, systemic responses have proven inadequate to prevent cases of sexual assault and intimate partner violence. This thesis study will analyze various forms of anti-violence response in the state of Minnesota using qualitative interviews with anti-violence advocates in nonprofit leadership roles. Using grounded theory and a feminist critique of neoliberalism, this thesis will examine challenges and successful strategies anti-violence advocates experience in their work. This research can be used by feminist scholars and activists to shift the focus of anti-violence organizing towards social justice and primary prevention initiatives.
Advisor
Ana Perez
Committee Member
Laura Harrison
Committee Member
Nikki Engel
Date of Degree
2024
Language
english
Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Program of Study
Gender & Women's Studies
Department
History and Gender Studies
College
Arts and Humanities
Recommended Citation
Lohse, Kim. (2024). "Flowers in the Concrete”: Anti-Violence Nonprofit Leadership and Primary Prevention in Minnesota [Master’s thesis, Minnesota State University, Mankato]. Cornerstone: A Collection of Scholarly and Creative Works for Minnesota State University, Mankato. https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/etds/1439/
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