The profesional expertise on the judicialization of Domestic violence against women.

Abstract

This paper analyzes the expert assemblage inserted in the legal field of Domestic Violence Against Women. It collects results from a qualitative research with an ethnographic perspective in the field of the Specialized Family Court in Uruguay. We inquire about the construction of the truth through the legal qualities and personality assessment as a central element of the expert activity. The discussion deals with the judicialization as one of the various areas involved on the social, family and partner life organization. We analyze how the expert assemblage builds "confirmatory" evidence while legitimates stereotypes of what is meant by violence, victim and couple. The personality is designed from an individualistic logic, which forecast future behavior is enabled as there is a oneness between act and actor.