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Partner Abuse In Ethnic Minority And Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, And Transgender Populations, Carolyn M. West
Partner Abuse In Ethnic Minority And Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, And Transgender Populations, Carolyn M. West
Carolyn M. West
This review seeks to synthesize the current state of knowledge regarding gender differences in rates of physical and psychological intimate partner violence (IPV) prevalence among the four largest racial/ethnic groups (African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, and Native American) in the United States, compares rates of physical and psychological IPV between sexual minorities and heterosexuals and among subgroups of sexual minorities (gay men, lesbians, bisexuals), and summarizes correlates and risk factors that are associated with rates of IPV in both ethnic and sexual minorities.
Lesbian Intimate Partner Violence: Prevalence And Dynamics, Carolyn M. West
Lesbian Intimate Partner Violence: Prevalence And Dynamics, Carolyn M. West
Carolyn M. West
Researchers have been investigating partner violence for more than 20 years, yet there is a discernible absence of research on interpersonal violence among lesbian couples. Three aspects of lesbian battering are reviewed here. First, the incidence rates and distinct forms that lesbian battering are discussed. Next, the dynamics and correlates of lesbian abuse are highlighted. The concluding section focuses on suggestions for intervention.
Leaving A Second Closet: Outing Partner Violence In Same-Sex Couples, Carolyn M. West
Leaving A Second Closet: Outing Partner Violence In Same-Sex Couples, Carolyn M. West
Carolyn M. West
The purpose of this chapter is to discuss the emerging literature on same-sex partner violence. First, a brief description of the challenges and types of discrimination faced by this population is presented. Second, the incidence rates and distinct forms that gay and lesbian battering might assume are discussed. Next, correlates of partner violence and research limitations are highlighted. Finally, treatment implications and recommendations for policy are suggested.