News reports of femicides have become increasingly common in the Dominican Republic. In May alone, more than six cases were recorded, and by the end of the month, four more women had died in violent incidents in La Romana, Puerto Plata, La Altagracia, and the National District. According to sociologist Cándido Mercedes, the media plays a “starring” role in shaping social behaviors and should assume a more active role in preventing gender-based v…
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News reports of femicides have become increasingly common in the Dominican Republic. In May alone, more than six cases were recorded, and by the end of the month, four more women had died in violent incidents in La Romana, Puerto Plata, La Altagracia, and the National District. According to sociologist Cándido Mercedes, the media plays a “starring” role in shaping social behaviors and should assume a more active role in preventing gender-based v…