MALE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN - FEMINIST RE SISTANCE AND RESEARCH

This article raises questions regarding the development of feminist re sistance to male violence against women. Consideration is given to the ways in which feminists have challenged the construction of this ''pr oblem'' and resisted the imposition of biased myths which render ''wom en'' passive victims. Research has uncovered the various constructions of prejudicial legislation and biased implementation such that women can be further oppressed. By locating male violence within patriarchal relations of power and recognizing the interlocking nature of ''race' ', class and gender systems with which male violence engages questions are raised about the ''global'' nature of feminist resistance to male violence against women.