The influence of gender role stereotyping on women's experiences of female same-sex intimate partner violence

Dena Hassouneh, Nancy Glass

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Abstract

Female same-sex intimate partner violence (FSSIPV) is a serious problem that affects the health and safety of lesbian and bisexual women. To begin to address the paucity of research, a mixed methods study was conducted to identify shared and unique risk and protective factors for FSSIPV. This article reports on qualitative findings related to the influence of gender role stereotyping on women's experiences of FSSIPV. Findings indicate that gender role stereotyping shapes women's experiences of FSSIPV by influencing individual, familial, community, and societal perceptions and responses to this phenomenon.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)310-325
Number of pages16
JournalViolence Against Women
Volume14
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2008

Keywords

  • Intimate partner violence
  • Same sex
  • Women

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Gender Studies
  • Sociology and Political Science
  • Law

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