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Domestic Abuse (Per Gender & Sexual Orientation) (The Solution (The…
Domestic Abuse (Per Gender & Sexual Orientation)
Domestic Abuse Defined
It is a pattern of abusive behavior with the intention of gaining control or power against an intimate partner.
Victims/Abusers can be of any sex, race, age, education level, etc.
Can be in many forms: physical, sexual, emotional, economic, psychological
There are serious psychological results that can affect the victim far past the relationship.
Alcohol and drug abuse, eating and sleep disorders
Feeling easily overwhelmed/anxious
High levels of depression/anxiety
Physical inactivity and low self-esteem
Post-traumatic stress disorder, smoking, self-harm, unsafe sexual behavior
The Solution
The need to end bias and gender roles in abuse.
The same resources should exist to all victims.
Awareness and knowledge should be spread to the public on recognizing abusive behavior.
Make penalties for domestic violence consistent and firm.
The Problem
The laws differ for domestic violence among heterosexual/homosexual relationships.
Shelters mostly serve women and abuser programs are geared for men.
Same sex domestic abuse is more hidden.
There is a lack of research, conversation, and less recognition for homosexual relationships and abused males.
Domestic violence is oftentimes overlooked in homosexual relationships.
Although the statistics of occurence are similar among LGBTQ and heterosexual relationships, there are significantly less resources avaiable (support mechanisms and serives) for men and gay victims as opposed to women.
Stereotypes
There are less relationships of domestic abuse among LBGTQ individuals.
The statistics are similar for heterosexual/homosexual relationships.
Domestic violence is caused by violent backgrounds.
Abuse is a learned behavior.
Domestic abuse involves a man abusing a woman.
26% of homosexual men, 29% of straight men and 39% of bisexual men have reported being the victims of domestic violence. 35% of heterosexual women, 44% of lesbians, and 61% of bisexual women have reported themselves as victims.
Why doesn’t the victim just leave?
The belief that abuse in normal
Low self esteem/embarassment
Love
Fear of being outed
Fear
Financial struggle/lack of money
Lack of resources