Domestic violence and sexuality what's love got to do with it?

This book provides the first detailed discussion of domestic violence and abuse in same-sex relationships, offering a unique comparison between same-sex and heterosexual contexts. The authors examine how experiences of domestic violence and abuse are shaped by gender, sexuality and age, seeking to u...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Donovan, Catherine, Hester, Marianne (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Bristol The Policy Press 2014, 2014
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Collection: Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This book provides the first detailed discussion of domestic violence and abuse in same-sex relationships, offering a unique comparison between same-sex and heterosexual contexts. The authors examine how experiences of domestic violence and abuse are shaped by gender, sexuality and age, seeking to understand what factors drive victims to seek - or not seek - help. Employing a pioneering methodology that includes both quantitative and qualitative research, they provide a new framework of analysis that challenges heteronormative models of engaging domestic violence in research, policy and practice
Physical Description:vii, 240 pages
ISBN:9781447311638