Violence Against Women in Italy

Key Points

• Filippo Turetta sentenced to life in prison for murdering Guilia Cecchettin
• More than 100 cases of femicide in Italy last year
• Cecchettin's family releases list of reasons she had to break up with Turetta
• Debate over patriarchy reignited in Italian society

Pros

• Increased awareness of domestic violence
• Stricter measures approved by the Italian Senate to address violence against women

Cons

• Tragic loss of life
• Debate over patriarchy and gender roles in Italian society

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