The Occurrence of Domestic Violence in the Gay and Lesbian Communities

Domestic violence is also known as intimate partner violence, intimate partner abuse, or domestic abuse, affecting over 1 million people in the U.S. alone. It can be done in a variety of ways, including physical, emotional, sexual, psychological and / or economic aspects. In its legal definition, it is regarded as "all attacks, assaults, sexual assaults, sexual acts or criminal offenses that result in physical injuries and deaths due to living in the same residence" ( Brown), 2008).

Theoretical analysis of domestic violence in lesbian relations caused intense debate. A popular approach is "use of feminist gender-power relation theory to compare violence in lesbian and gay relationships (sexual violence) or domestic violence among lesbian and heterosexual women" The focus is on. Some theorists also have nothing to do with any domestic violence incidents because they study homosexual violence by defining gender as anatomy and gender is prevalent in homosexual relationships arising as a form of homosexual behavior I assert. There is no effect. Other theorists believe that gay and lesbian still internalize women and men, lead lesbian to "traditional heterosexual relationship" and create distinct power dynamics between dominant and compliant partners .

Domestic violence can happen to anyone. Victims of domestic violence include lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. 24 Hour Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Hotline is a way to raise awareness about the impact of homosexuality, transgender, and homosexual domestic violence on the lives of people in LGBT in communities and other regions We work closely with related organizations. Other agencies also provide support. Surveys and statistics recognize and document that most domestic violence is from men to women but men are allowed to be exposed to violence in relation to female partners and men's homosexuality It is recognized. It is difficult to acknowledge that men are experiencing domestic violence and the stigma and shame of this problem may be a major impediment to support.