Domestic violence against men

Harassment and abuse perceived to harm poor women less − new research finds a 'thicker skin' bias

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

We asked them to read about either a low-income woman or a high-income woman who was dealing with workplace sexual harassment or intimate partner abuse.

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We asked them to read about either a low-income woman or a high-income woman who was dealing with workplace sexual harassment or intimate partner abuse.
Our participants rated the harassment and abuse events as less upsetting for the lower-income woman than for the higher-income woman.
Women in poverty are more likely to experience sexual harassment and domestic abuse – and have more difficulty finding support after experiencing sexual misconduct.
Our findings show this kind of bias exists for low-income women – and highlight the need for strategies to counteract this biased belief.

Tina Turner: the singer’s resilience and defiance were typical of a survivor of intimate partner abuse

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

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But as we mourn her passing, it’s worth noting that Tina was also a model survivor of intimate partner violence.

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But as we mourn her passing, it’s worth noting that Tina was also a model survivor of intimate partner violence.
In 1981, following her split from husband Ike Turner, Tina Turner began to speak openly about the years of abuse she had endured during their marriage.
Turner is rightly held up as a trailblazer for speaking publicly about her experience of intimate partner violence.
What makes Turner’s escape inspiring is the many layers of threat she faced and resisted beyond physical violence.

A strong (and vulnerable) black woman

Research has repeatedly found that intersectional issues are faced by black women who speak out and seek support for abuse.
Intersectionality describes multiple challenges or disadvantages faced by an individual with overlapping social identities, such as being a black woman.
Speaking out publicly as a black woman was complex for Turner, and as other black women have expressed, her bravery and steadfastness has inspired many others to follow suit.

More than a survivor

In this regard, she is typical of a survivor of abuse, not an exception.
Stereotypes of abuse victims as weak and submissive often lead to popular coverage which assumes that victimhood dominates a survivor’s social identity.
What they mean as they discuss their circumstances is that they are so much more than the stereotypical “victim” of domestic abuse.

Annals of Family Medicine: Study Finds Young Men Want to Discuss Intimate Partner Violence with Doctors

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020

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A recent study published in the Annals of Family Medicine found that 90 percent of men believe healthcare providers should be open to discussing the topic of IPV as it pertains to their role as perpetrator, victim, or both.

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A recent study published in the Annals of Family Medicine found that 90 percent of men believe healthcare providers should be open to discussing the topic of IPV as it pertains to their role as perpetrator, victim, or both.
However, of the 916 men aged 18-35 surveyed in the study, only about 10 percent of participants had.
Men who reported lower levels of education were most likely to be asked about IPV.
Victims of intimate partner violence were more likely to support screening.