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Same Sex Intimate Partner Violence: A Case Study

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Heteronormative Implications on Same-Sex Intimate Partner Violence

As our country continues to move towards inclusion of gay and lesbian couples as marriage eligible participants, issues surrounding same-sex intimate partner violence becomes a more visible issue in the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community. Within the advocacy community there has been diversification of the Power and Control wheel to include same-sex couples. However, those advocates and clinicians working within the community have limited research and resources in order to aid the survivors in their processing. It is imperative that efforts be made by leaders and scholars …show more content…

However, societal frameworks continue to dictate social norms and treatment modalities. According to Baker, Buick, Kim, Moniz, and Nava (2013), by including same-sex intimate partner violence in the examination of intimate partner violence as an unabridged topic, there can be an adulterated and gendered-free enquiry. This allows conceptualization that takes into account other environmental factors that are not driven by heteronormative bias. The Ecological Approach addresses the complexity of intimate partner violence and considers various layers and intricate diminuendos that should be considered (Baker, Buick, Kim, Moniz, & Nava, 2013). Treatment providers are in theory able to conceptualize women as violent beings and victims can recognize their own victimization although it does not adhere to the expectations of society. This article is able to set aside heterosexist thinking that affects treatment not only for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered (LGBT) community, but the subliminal implications society places of heterosexual violence dynamics. Ultimately additional social change must occur to better understand intimate partner violence and eradicate the …show more content…

The purpose was to determine if societal bias affected their sensitivity of the violence differently based on the dynamic. Although the hypothesis indicated that the same-sex exchange would be less serious, the result was that the advocates viewed it similarly. The difference was in their assurance as it relates to the identifications of the batterer and victim, and the recommendation to leave the relationship. According to Brown and Groscup (2009), cultural competency training is imperative as it relates to same-sex dynamics and a lack of adequate training would result in inappropriate care and potential re-victimization. Training provides a foundation and precedence for best-practice. However, having self-awareness and working towards not allowing biases to lead decision-making it truly the foundation for the implementation of best

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