Never to me! Concealment of intimate partner violence in Querétaro, Mexico
Meza de Luna, María Elena (Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (Mèxic))
Cantera Espinosa, Leonor M. (María) (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona)
Westendarp Palacios, P. (Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (Mèxic))
Palacios Sierra, P. (Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (Mèxic))

Date:	2015
Abstract:	The study examines the concealment of intimate partner violence (IPV) involving men and women of different sexual orientation in Querétaro, Mexico. Grounded Theory was used to analyze both semi-structured interviews (for n = 43) and photointerventions(for n = 18). One of the main factors associated with the concealment of IPV is gender stereotype, which in turn influences the application of justice and the beliefs grounded in idyllic love. Other factors include youth, social stigmatization of violence, fear of loss of relationships, damaging effects on children, and social isolation. The findings reveal that IPV concealment is a common practice among men and women of different sexual orientation. Hence, increased efforts in the development of an inclusive public policy to address these problems should be undertaken.
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Language:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió publicada
Subject:	Intimate partner violence ; Concealment ; Gay ; Lesbian ; Bisexual ; Heterosexual ; Mexico
Published in:	Trames. A Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 19, núm. 2 (2015) , p. 155-169, ISSN 1406-0922

DOI: 10.3176/tr.2015.2.04

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