Responding to Mixed Messages and Double Binds: Religious Oriented Coping Strategies of Christian Battered Women

Knickmeyer, Nicole; Levitt, Heidi M.; Horne, Sharon G.; Bayer, Gary

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“…Indeed, a study of Christian male perpetrators of domestic violence suggests that the men themselves see masculinity and power as being interrelated (Barnard, Levitt & Klesges, 2016). Similarly, 24% of Christian women who have suffered domestic violence name the use of the language of submission and male leadership in marriage as being cited by their spouse in support of abuse (Knickmeyer, Levitt, Horne & Bayer, 2004). Finally, these women also state that concepts of wifely submission to husbands as the head of the home contributed to their choices to remain in or return to marriages that exhibited domestic violence (Kinckmeyer, Levitt, Horne & Bayer, 2004).…”

Section: How Christian Language Perpetuates Violencementioning

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‘When she calls for help’ – Domestic violence in Christian families

Westenberg¹

2017

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Violence in relationships is a common experience for a significant number of women.VicHealth (Australia) has noted that one of the underlying and contributing factors towards violence against women is their environment, citing 'faith-based institutions' such as churches as one such environment for many women . . Indeed, international research shows that the language of religion is often used by women to explain abuse. Additionally, abused Christian women are more likely to remain in or return to unsafe relationships, citing religious beliefs to support avoidance of 'family break-ups' despite abuse. In contrast, however, churches can address domestic violence within a context of care, with emphasis on a theology of biblical equality . This paper examines how domestic violence may be supported by Christian language and belief, and suggests an 'alternate theology' concerning religious language in concepts of gender roles, sacrifice, submission and suffering. It reviews current research on the connection between Christian religious language and domestic violence against women, to highlight the Christian church's role as a contributing factor to such abuse. Finally, the paper makes some suggestions on how religious language can, in contrast to perpetuating abuse through norms, sever the connections between domestic violence and religious language

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Section: How Christian Language Perpetuates Violencementioning

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‘When she calls for help’ – Domestic violence in Christian families

Westenberg¹

2017

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“…As well, Shupe et al (1987) found that most perpetrators rationalized their violence as biblically acceptable and thought it helped the family run more smoothly. IPV victims also have reported that their perpetrators used patriarchal religious beliefs to justify their acts of abuse (e.g., Knickmeyer et al 2004).…”

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“…In addition, national statistics indicate that 92% of reported IPV cases are perpetrated by men against women (Bureau of Justice Statistics 1994), and suggest that an understanding of male-violence also may have broader relevance to the problem of understanding and treating those IPV perpetrators who enter the legal system. This paper is part of a tripartite program of research that began with qualitative studies of the intersection of faith and IPV beliefs within victims' (Knickmeyer et al 2004) and religious leaders' perspectives (Levitt and Ware 2006a, b;Ware et al 2003), and that presently develops an understanding of the perspective of male perpetrators of violence upon female victims. These studies have focused on these experiences within a Southern US context (within the Memphis region) where religion plays an important role in the "bible belt" culture.…”

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Male Perpetrators’ Perspectives on Intimate Partner Violence, Religion, and Masculinity

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The present study examines the interaction of religious belief and intimate partner violence (IPV) by exploring the perspectives of twelve male IPV perpetrators in a lower socioeconomic bracket from the Southern US. Semi-structured interviews of perpetrators were conducted to ask about their experience with and perceptions of IPV in relation to their religious beliefs and the beliefs of others in their environment. A grounded theory method of analysis was used to develop a comprehensive, empirically-derived description of this interaction. Findings are discussed in relation to the construct of masculinity held by the perpetrators, which emerged as an important finding influencing both their thoughts about IPV and religion.

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“…While some researchers see this as subsumed under existing categories of abuse, others have argued that spiritual abuse is a separate category because an abuser is preventing his victim from achieving spiritual fulfillment (Dehan and Levi 2009). Past research reveals how faith and religious subculture may intersect with intimate partner abuse as a potential avenue for abuse by perpetrators, a barrier to seeking assistance, and a source of strength and support for victims (Giesbrecht and Sevcik 2000;Gillum et al 2006;Knickmeyer et al 2003). This article explores the intersection of faith, religious subculture, and intimate partner abuse by considering the case of abused Jewish women.…”

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Risks and Opportunities of Faith and Culture: The Case of Abused Jewish Women

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Cusick

2012

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Intimate partner abusers often focus on physical violence, but abuse may also include exploiting a partner's faith or subculture. Alternatively, faith or subculture may be a source of strength and support for victims. We explored this by analyzing case files from a Jewish domestic violence services agency. Jewish identity conditions women's experiences with intimate partner abuse through the use of Judaism as a "tool" for abuse, the role of Jewish holidays and observances, and the role of the Jewish community. While partners of abused Jewish women often perverted the laws and traditions of Judaism to control their partners and the reaction of the larger community varied, being part of an integrated cultural and religious community offered support for some women.

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Responding to Mixed Messages and Double Binds: Religious Oriented Coping Strategies of Christian Battered Women

Cited by 46 publications

References 16 publications

‘When she calls for help’ – Domestic violence in Christian families

‘When she calls for help’ – Domestic violence in Christian families

Male Perpetrators’ Perspectives on Intimate Partner Violence, Religion, and Masculinity

Risks and Opportunities of Faith and Culture: The Case of Abused Jewish Women

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Responding to Mixed Messages and Double Binds: Religious Oriented Coping Strategies of Christian Battered Women

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&lsquo;When she calls for help&rsquo; &ndash; Domestic violence in Christian families

&lsquo;When she calls for help&rsquo; &ndash; Domestic violence in Christian families

Male Perpetrators’ Perspectives on Intimate Partner Violence, Religion, and Masculinity

Risks and Opportunities of Faith and Culture: The Case of Abused Jewish Women

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