Gender-Role Implications on Same-Sex Intimate Partner Abuse |
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Authors: | Carrie Brown |
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Institution: | (1) Counseling Psychology, University of Kentucky, 3650 Tates Creek Rd Apt 111, Lexington, KY 40517, USA |
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Abstract: | This paper examines sociocultural factors that influence how same-sex intimate partner violence is viewed, studied, reported
and treated, with a specific focus on the effects of gender-role socialization and heterosexism. Further it summarizes the
similarities and differences experienced by heterosexual and same-sex couples in order to provide a framework for understanding
the unique factors that must be considered when working with this population. It also explores how gender-role socializations
and heterosexism create and enforce stigmas and obstacles for validation and reporting of this abuse. The exacerbation of
same-sex partner abuse by the dominant and sexual minority culture is addressed and problems that exist within the legal system
are highlighted. Issues created by the power dynamics of intersecting identities (race, socioeconomic status, age, disability,
sexual orientation) and minority stress are discussed. Suggestions for supportive legislation and implications for helping
professionals are provided. |
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Keywords: | Intimate partner abuse/ violence Same-sex relationships Gender-roles Socialization Helping professionals Literature review |
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