The Unknown Victims: Hegemonic Masculinity, Masculinities, and Male Sexual Victimisation

Javaid, Aliraza

doi:10.5153/sro.4155

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“…In this study, participants identified control and dominance as one of the factors that lead to violence in relationships. This finding is also consistent with some previous studies (Adjei, 2015;Asiedu & Myers-Bowman, 2014;Collier, 2003;Javaid, 2017;Raghavan, Rajah, Gentile, Collado, & Kavanagh, 2009).…”

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confidence: 94%

“…In line with this, refusing to have sex with one's partner, forcing to have sex with the partner, Suspicion of unfaithfulness and pretending to be sick to avoid sex were identified as factors that can lead to violence in the family. Again, these findings have some support from the literature with similar findings (Aol´ain, O'Rourke, & Swaine, 2012b;Fleming et al, 2015;Frye et al, 2011;Javaid, 2017). To find out from participants whether they understand that some of the things they did or are doing to their partners were violence against them, some of them were able to identify the main forms of violence as outline in previous studies (Adjei, 2015;Aol´ain et al, 2012b;Ellsberg et al, 2015).…”

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confidence: 78%

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Forms of and Factors Associated With Perpetration of Intimate Partner Violence by Men on Their Female Partners Following HIV Status Disclosure in the Ashanti Region of Ghana: A Qualitative Study

Apiribu¹,

Ncama²,

Duma³

2020

GJHS

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Background: Men’s experiences of perpetration of intimate partner violence against their female heterosexual partners following disclosure of their HIV positive status is a global health problem. The forms of IPV and factors associated with IPV following the disclosure are under-researched. In this article, we aim to explore and describe the forms of and factors associated with men’s experiences of perpetration of IPV against their female partners following the disclosure of seropositive HIV status. Methods: An exploratory qualitative research design using an interpretive phenomenological analysis method was employed for the data collection from participants (men) who perpetrated violence against their HIV positive women. The study setting was done in two HIV clinics in two Hospitals. The study population consisted of all men whose intimate partners had been diagnosed HIV positive and made known to their partners and are seeking healthcare at the two HIV clinics. Purposive sampling technique was employed to recruit participants for the study. An interpretive phenomenological approach was employed for the collection and analysis from eighteen men whose partners had recently disclosed their seropositive HIV status. An interview guide was the tool employed for the data collection. Data collection and analysis were undertaken concurrently. Results: Most of the participants identified and described the forms of and factors associated with IPV influencing them to perpetrate IPV. Five themes and sub-themes emerged and these include; emotional factors, spousal related factors, Social related factors, Sex-related factors and some forms of IPV which were identified by participants. Each of these themes has subthemes. Conclusion: Men use different forms of IPV violence in abusing women who disclosure their HIV seropositive status. Several factors as identified in this study accounts for this partner violence. Forms and factors associated with intimate partner violence should be used as a guide in formulating policies and developing a guide that can be utilised in the early detection of IPV in this category of women.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 94%

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 78%

Forms of and Factors Associated With Perpetration of Intimate Partner Violence by Men on Their Female Partners Following HIV Status Disclosure in the Ashanti Region of Ghana: A Qualitative Study

Apiribu¹,

Ncama²,

Duma³

2020

GJHS

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“…However, recent studies show that gendered and ideal victim perspectives are still prevalent within several relevant institutions. Javaid (2017b) found that police officers view male rape as "unimportant" and "not serious" and generally hold the assumption that "men cannot be raped." Male sexual victims are thus labeled as "undeserving of a victim status" (Javaid, 2017b, p. 16).…”

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confidence: 99%

Big Boys Don’t Cry: A Critical Interpretive Synthesis of Male Sexual Victimization

Depraetere

Vandeviver

Beken

et al. 2018

Trauma, Violence, & Abuse

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Sexual victimization is typically presented as a gender-based problem involving a female victim and a male offender. Science, policy, and society focus on female victims at the expense of male victims. Male sexual victimization is thus understudied compared with female sexual victimization. By performing a critical interpretive synthesis of research papers, policy documents, and gray literature ( N = 67) published in four electronic databases from January 2000 through September 2017, this article establishes the prevalence of male sexual victims and the causes that underlie the underrepresentation of this group in existing research and current policy. The prevalence rates of male sexual victims vary considerably, with up to 65% of men reporting sexual victimization. The underrepresentation of male victims was found to be rooted in prevailing gender roles and accepted sexual scripts in society, together with rape myths and stereotypical rape scripts. The former prescribes men as the dominant and sexually active gender. The latter denies male sexual victimization and frames women as “ideal victims.” Combined, these prevailing societal perceptions of men, male sexuality, and sexual victimization prevent men from self-identifying as victims and inhibit them from seeking help to cope with the adverse consequences of sexual victimization. Addressing the gender differences in sexual victimization requires societal and political changes that challenge prevailing stereotypical perceptions of sexual victims. Such changes could result in improved support services for male sexual victims.

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“…There should be measures in place to ensure the privacy of victims and the creation of safe spaces for victims. All rape cases reported must be taken seriously and treated with sensitivity because it takes a brave man to report such experiences, given the social stereotypes associated with male rape [73,74]. So, men who report a rape to police should be commended and treated with the dignity at all times.…”

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confidence: 99%

“They all laughed and asked me if I enjoyed having sex with those guys”: Exploring men’s lived experiences when reporting rape to police in South Africa

Mgolozeli

Duma

2020

PLoS ONE

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Rape is the most demoralizing type of crime violating human rights worldwide. Research has primarily focused on children and women's experiences of rape, even though victims include men and little documentation available concerning their experiences of reporting these incidents. The study aimed to investigate men's experiences when reporting rape to the police. An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis was used to collect and analyze qualitative data from a purposive sample of eleven men who were rape victims. The findings of the study revealed three superordinate and twenty-two subordinate themes. First, motivation for reporting rape to the police included self-protection from re-victimization, being killed, and prevalent prison cultural practice, seeking justice and answers for rape, moral duty, family support, and encouraging reports of the crime. Second, perceived barriers for reporting rape included fear of stigmatization and ridicule, unknown perpetrators, internalized homophobia, men's preconceived prejudices, perceived justice system delays, fear of being killed, and protecting their reputation. Third, negative experiences when reporting rape included a long waiting period at the reception before opening a case file and the delayed responses of police investigating the rape scene. Also, there was discouragement from the police, disparaging behavior of police, victim-blaming, lack of communication with the victim about case progress and experiences of police homosexual intolerance. The findings show that most men were motivated to report rape to the police despite the perceived barriers and negative experiences they had with the police. Thus, this provides baseline evidence for strategies to be developed to encourage the reporting of rape. Each police station must provide dedicated personnel for professional and sensitive handling of all rape victims, including men. Furthermore, future studies should be conducted to evaluate rape victims' satisfaction with the services provided by the police.

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The Unknown Victims: Hegemonic Masculinity, Masculinities, and Male Sexual Victimisation

Cited by 41 publications

References 50 publications

Forms of and Factors Associated With Perpetration of Intimate Partner Violence by Men on Their Female Partners Following HIV Status Disclosure in the Ashanti Region of Ghana: A Qualitative Study

Forms of and Factors Associated With Perpetration of Intimate Partner Violence by Men on Their Female Partners Following HIV Status Disclosure in the Ashanti Region of Ghana: A Qualitative Study

Big Boys Don’t Cry: A Critical Interpretive Synthesis of Male Sexual Victimization

“They all laughed and asked me if I enjoyed having sex with those guys”: Exploring men’s lived experiences when reporting rape to police in South Africa

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