The Intersectionality of Racial and Gender Discrimination among Teens Exposed to Dating Violence

Roberts, Lynn; Tamene, Mahader; Orta, Olivia R.

doi:10.18865/ed.28.s1.253

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“…Sexism is associated with violence in adolescent relationships, and it was found that, higher the levels of sexism in a culture, the greater is the likelihood of perpetrating violence (Dosil et al, 2020). Another intersectional perspective study linked violence in adolescent couples to gender discrimination in addition to teens being discriminated against for being of Latin American origin (Roberts et al, 2018). Likewise, the acceptance of violence and traditional behaviors in gender roles is associated with the perpetration of violence (Reyes et al, 2016).…”

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Adolescent Dating Violence: Results of a Mixed Study in Quito, Ecuador

Medina-Maldonado

Bravo

Vargas

et al. 2021

J Interpers Violence

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Dating violence is a public health problem affecting people worldwide. This study evaluated the occurrence of different types of adolescent dating violence using a mixed analysis of each data source. The present study addresses the following research questions: does the occurrence of the types of violence analyzed in the quantitative phase match with the narratives obtained in the qualitative phase? and does the additional information obtained in the qualitative phase improve the understanding of the analyzed phenomenon? In the quantitative phase, 410 participants (aged 13 to 19 years) answered a questionnaire based on the Modified Conflict Tactics Scale, while in the qualitative phase, 26 participated in two focus groups. Data were collected from May to June 2019. Written informed consent was obtained from the parents or legal guardians of those who had agreed to participate. The present research was approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee of the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador. The results were divided on: prevalence of dating violence based on age groups and gender, management and resolution of dating conflicts, victimization and perpetration of intimate partner violence, factors favoring intimate partner violence and acceptance of abuse. The results were analyzed via triangulation and indicated that adolescents were involved in the perpetration and victimization of psychological as well as mild and severe physical violence. An analysis of the contributing factors revealed a strong tendency toward the acceptance of the traditional gender model. Challenging these models is crucial to deconstruct hierarchical models, develop conflict resolution skills, and promptly identify abusive behaviors that affect emotional development. The combination of different methodological approaches improved the understanding of the phenomenon studied.

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Adolescent Dating Violence: Results of a Mixed Study in Quito, Ecuador

Medina-Maldonado

Bravo

Vargas

et al. 2021

J Interpers Violence

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“…In relation to the observed DV associated factors in this study, worth noting is the greater probability of foreign-born girls and boys to experience dating violence, compared to the young population born in Spain. On the one hand, in interpreting this result, it is important to consider that the immigrant population may have different conceptualizations of love, and may be more tolerant of certain behaviours considered violent compared to the native-born population [ 32 , 33 ]. On the other hand, the immigrant population from low-income countries that migrates for economic reasons may be exposed to greater social and economic inequality than the native-born population [ 34 , 35 ].…”

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Dating violence and associated factors among male and female adolescents in Spain

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Background Dating Violence (DV) is a public health problem that is on the rise. In this paper, we aim to analyse different factors associated with DV victimization among female and male adolescents in Spain, considering socioeconomic circumstances, sexual orientation and the presence of different attitudes and experiences related to violence. Methods Cross-sectional data from a convenience sample of 640 ever-partnered adolescents aged 13 to 17 at schools in the cities of Alicante (n = 359, 50.1% girls) and Terrassa (n = 281, 51.9%) in the context of an educational intervention to promote healthy relationships. We calculated the prevalence of different forms of DV (physical, sexual and control and fear) and carried out multivariate regression models by sex. Results 5.5% of girls and 8.7% of boys declared having suffered lifetime physical and/or sexual violence, while 22% of girls and 20.5% of boys reported control and/or fear victimization. The likelihood of DV was higher among migrants and those with foreign-born parents (aPR girls = 2.1 CI95%: 1.1–3.9; aPR boys = 1.9: CI95%: 1.0–3.6); prior experiences of abuse (aPR girls = 1.6; CI95%: 1.0–2.6; aPR boys = 1.7; CI95%: 1.1–2.6); and those who showed higher levels of machismo (aPR girls = 1.0; CI95%: 1.0–1.1; aPR boys = 1.0; CI95%: 1.0–1.1). In girls, DV increased among those who reported lesbian/bisexual orientation and poor relationship with teachers. Conclusions DV is socially patterned and increases among LGB adolescents (especially in the case of girls), migrants, and those with foreign-born parents, and adolescents who reported prior experiences of violence in childhood. Future DV prevention programs should consider social inequalities in the likelihood of DV and by reinforcing adolescents’ abilities to recognize social support sources and reject machismo and violence.

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“…Project Dream, Own, Tell (DOT) is a youth prevention program developed in partnership with youth from diverse, underrepresented groups (e.g., immigrants, racial/ethnic minoritized youth, and LGBTQ + , transgender and gender questioning youth) across New York City (NYC) (Sakar et al, 2021). Grounded in intersectionality theory (Collins, 2017) (that explores intersections between interlocking systems of oppression and violence) and work that highlights resistance and protective factors (Jones & Neblett, 2016;Roberts et al, 2018) as well as developmental asset theory (that focuses on youth strengths rather than just risk factors) (Atkiss et al, 2011), DOT creates a platform for youth to be leaders of social norms change in their communities. Through program components of healthy relationships education, peer and adult engagement, DOT prepares youth to change modifiable social processes that are part of RSV risk or may protect against it, by helping youth overcome the risk of collective disadvantage in their communities.…”

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Feasibility and Acceptability of Engaging Significant Adults in Youth Sexual and Relationship Violence Prevention Work

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Jefferson

Segura

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Violence Against Women

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Relationship and sexual violence (RSV) disproportionately affect youth in immigrant and other marginalized communities yet few prevention initiatives are truly grounded in their experiences. The current study represents a pilot implementation evaluation of youth-led workshops to engage significant adults (parents, grandparents, aunts, adult siblings, community leaders) as RSV prevention partners in diverse communities in a large urban area. The current mixed methods evaluation examined the perceptions of 66 adults and six youth leaders of four, day-long adult training workshops. Results showed high feasibility and acceptability and an important role for significant adults in enhancing RSV prevention.

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The Intersectionality of Racial and Gender Discrimination among Teens Exposed to Dating Violence

Abstract: Strategies to prevent TDV in this population should not ignore the compounding negative effects of racial and gender discrimination.

Cited by 32 publications

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Adolescent Dating Violence: Results of a Mixed Study in Quito, Ecuador

Adolescent Dating Violence: Results of a Mixed Study in Quito, Ecuador

Dating violence and associated factors among male and female adolescents in Spain

Feasibility and Acceptability of Engaging Significant Adults in Youth Sexual and Relationship Violence Prevention Work

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