The narrative perpetuated by the far right in Europe, which seeks to associate violence against women with migrant men, is a deliberate attempt to obfuscate the true causes of this pervasive issue. By fixating on the supposed 'imported' nature of violence, the far right effectively diverts attention away from the systemic and structural factors that contribute to the perpetration of violence against women.
This approach is not only disingenuous but also damaging, as it serves to further marginalize and stigmatize migrant communities, while simultaneously undermining the efforts of women's groups to address the root causes of violence.
Furthermore, the far right's reliance on this narrative has significant implications for the broader discourse on women's rights and migrant integration in Europe. By perpetuating a false dichotomy between 'us' and 'them,' the far right creates a toxic environment in which women's rights are increasingly pitted against migrant rights.
