As has been noted, femicide is a real and important phenomenon that exists in Chile and is representing a huge number of murderers which are occurring nowadays. This research demonstrates that women are being murder by their husbands, boyfriends or even friends just for the fact to be a woman. According to this, the analysis presented in reports, media, studies and the cases of women who had been killed some years and days before, permit to identify and clarify the characteristics of these crimes and the causes behind this issue. Most compelling evidences show how this social issue became more important and relevant, referring to the representation that is having as a social issue and not as an isolated situation, including in this way all the aspects which are involved in this act of violence against women. Equally important are the campaigns that have been arisen and implement by the Chilean community which are enhancing the participation of the entire population, with the aim to promote awareness and prevent future …show more content…
In relation to the literature review presented above, it could be mentioned that femicide is a phenomenon that has been spread throughout the world that should be considered in political and social