Violencia familiar contra el hombre: análisis jurídico y retos en la protección y acceso a la justicia

Abstract

A comprehensive analysis of domestic violence against men is developed from legal, social, and human rights perspectives, examining how current legislation and responsible institutions face specific challenges in recognising and addressing male victims within a context where invisibility and stigma persist, rooted in cultural patterns that primarily associate domestic violence with female victims. The methodology is based on a qualitative documentary review of regulations, case law, and recent academic literature, complemented by the analysis of representative cases, whose findings reveal limitations in legal mechanisms and protection programmes, as well as the insufficiency of inclusive public policies. The discussion highlights the urgent need to strengthen institutional responses through legal reforms and strategies that broaden the gender perspective, fostering equity and effective access to justice, and concludes with the imperative to make domestic violence against men visible and addressed as an essential condition for building a fairer and more protective system.