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- Title
Caracterización de la violencia en parejas de hombres homosexuales.
- Authors
Zavala-Flores, Renatta; José Esparza-Castillo, María; Luis Rojas-Solís, José; Greathouse Amador, Louise Mary
- Abstract
Violence against homosexual men has been a phenomenon studied in a limited way by the social sciences, thus the scant interest towards sexual minorities and homophobia have caused it to be set aside despite affecting many men. The objective of this research was to perform a review of the scientific and investigative material from 1980 to 2018 about violence in couples of homosexual men. For this review, databases of scientific quality were used, and arbitrated and indexed sources. Among the results it is highlighted that the violence brings physical, social and psychological consequences and in the extreme cases homicide. The victim is afraid to report the abuse to the authorities, due to the fear of being attacked and judged, so they tend to isolate themselves and devalue the abuse. On the other hand, the authorities downplay violence by classifying it as aggression. As a result, most men victims of violence find no other option greater than stay with the couple that mistreats them, society does not currently have shelters or assistance programs that can assist this population and give them necessary tools to be able to leave the violent relationship. Many homosexual men are unable to realize that they are immersed in a violent relationship and don't visualize the consequences that can be generated. In conclusion, it is necessary to continue promoting the study and intervention in this vulnerable group.
- Subjects
GAY men; LGBTQ+ partner abuse; INTIMATE partner violence; LGBTQ+ couples
- Publication
Archivos de Criminología, Criminalística y Seguridad Privada, 2019, Vol 13, Issue 23, p16
- ISSN
2007-2023
- Publication type
Article