The Intersectionality of Intimate Partner Violence in the Black Community

West, Carolyn M.; Rice, Johnny; Cottman, Karma; Gardner, Gretta

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-62122-7_240-1

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“…As hypothesized, this study found that women migrant workers who reported experiencing violence in their lifetime were more likely to have experienced discrimination during the pandemic. This result is supported by findings from previous studies that identified an association between discrimination and violence against women [29][30][31]. This may be due to the intersection of discrimination and violence [12].…”

Section: Plos Onesupporting

confidence: 88%

Discrimination and violence against women migrant workers in Thailand during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed-methods study

Chuemchit,

Linn,

Han

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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Background Women migrant workers are vulnerable to discrimination and violence, which are significant public health problems. These situations may have been intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to investigate discrimination against women migrant workers in Thailand during the COVID-19 pandemic and its intersection with their experiences of violence and associated factors. Methods A mixed-methods study design was employed to collect data from 572 women migrant workers from Myanmar, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, and Cambodia. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with 494 participants using a structured questionnaire for quantitative data, whereas qualitative data was collected through 24 in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with 54 migrant women. Simple and multiple logistic regression and content analysis were employed. Results This study found that about one in five women migrant workers experienced discrimination during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among those who experienced discrimination, 63.2% had experienced intimate partner violence and 76.4% had experienced non-intimate partner violence in their lifetime. The multivariable analysis revealed that women migrant workers who had experienced any violence (AOR = 2.76, 95% CI = 1.49, 5.12), lost their jobs or income during the pandemic (AOR = 3.99, 95% CI = 2.09, 7.62), and were from Myanmar (AOR = 4.68, 95% CI = 1.79, 12.21) were more likely to have experienced discrimination. Conclusion The results suggest that the intersection of discrimination and violence against women migrant workers in Thailand demands special interest to understand and address the problem. It is recommended that policymakers provide interventions and programs that are inclusive and responsive to the unique needs of women migrants depending on their country of origin and job profile.

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Section: Plos Onesupporting

confidence: 88%

Discrimination and violence against women migrant workers in Thailand during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed-methods study

Chuemchit,

Linn,

Han

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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“…Intersectionality dates back as far as the 1800s with women such as Maria Stewart, Sojourner Truth, and Anna Julia Cooper, although the term was reintroduced by Kimberlé Crenshaw within the context of violence against women of color, specifically Black women (Crenshaw, 1991;May, 2012). Additionally, other researchers have also utilized the intersectional framework for examining violence against women by making the connection between survivors' identities and their experiences (Nixon & Humphreys, 2010;Kulkarni, 2018;Gill, 2018;Rice et al, 2020;& Cullen et al, 2021).…”

Section: Intersectionalitymentioning

confidence: 99%

The impact of stay-at-home orders on safety and stability for women: A topical review of intimate partner violence and intimate femicide in the United States during the initial phase of COVID-19

Sutton

Beech

2023

J Fam Viol

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Purpose We intend to identify the links between COVID-19, intimate partner violence (IPV), and intimate femicide (IF) for women in the United States by answering the following questions: (1) what does the existing literature say about the intersection of COVID-19, IPV, and IF and (2) what are the contributing factors leading to rates of violence against women during COVID-19? Method This topical review summarizes studies published on IPV and IF during the initial stages of COVID-19 covering the period of March 1, 2020, to July 31, 2021. This review identified 22 articles addressing rates of IPV and IF during COVID-19, exacerbating risk factors for women, and recommendations for responses and intervention efforts. Results Findings revealed an increase in help-seeking calls during the initial phase of the pandemic and COVID-related circumstances such as extended confinement, unemployment, school closures, social isolation, and financial strains intensifying women’s experiences of violence. Data also revealed an increase in purchasing firearms, which increases the risk of women being killed by an intimate partner (Lyons et al., 2020). The nexus of COVID-19 and IPV disproportionately impact women, specifically, Latina immigrants. Implications for utilizing an intersectional framework to further examine these issues and promote social and political change are provided. Conclusion Since the rates of IPV and femicide have been reported as increasing during COVID-19, understanding the complexities and stressors associated with life in a pandemic is essential for addressing inequalities women face and the health of our communities.

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“…IPV is a complex social issue that affects individuals from various backgrounds and understanding it as an intersectional issue is crucial (Baird et al, 2019). Rice et al (2020) identified key aspects to understanding IPV as an intersectional issue: multiple forms of oppression, unique experiences, barriers to seeking help, and cumulative effects on the victims. Recognizing intersectionality also helps inform inclusive and comprehensive approaches to addressing IPV, such as developing culturally sensitive support services, promoting inclusive policies, and empowering survivors through an understanding of how various identities intersect with their experiences of IPV.…”

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confidence: 99%

Intersectional analysis of intimate partner violence against Nigerian nurses in the United States

Olatunji,

Tola‐Adewumi

2023

New Dir Adult Contin Educ

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Intimate partner violence (IPV) against Nigerian nurses in the US is a complex issue intersecting gender, occupation, culture, economics, and migration. This study adopts an intersectional feminist and adult learning framework to explore the causes and potential solutions. Drawing on a thematic analysis of ten media reports and commentaries on various reported cases of IPV against Nigerian nurses, key themes that emerged include: gender‐based power dynamics, cultural expectations, clashes between patriarchal societies and gender equality, open communication, psychological factors, perceived “anti‐male” legal system, and immigrant struggles. Adult learning and education (ALE) interventions, employing transformative and experiential learning, can empower Nigerian nurses and the Nigerian immigrant community in general to challenge traditional norms, address power imbalances, and foster equality in relationships. The study calls for targeted and culturally sensitive support services to create safer environments for Nigerian nurses and families in the US. Further research is recommended to assess the long‐term impact and representativeness of the findings.

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The Intersectionality of Intimate Partner Violence in the Black Community

Cited by 3 publications

References 65 publications

Discrimination and violence against women migrant workers in Thailand during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed-methods study

Discrimination and violence against women migrant workers in Thailand during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed-methods study

The impact of stay-at-home orders on safety and stability for women: A topical review of intimate partner violence and intimate femicide in the United States during the initial phase of COVID-19

Intersectional analysis of intimate partner violence against Nigerian nurses in the United States

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