The research question explores the amount of help and support available for male victims of female perpetrated domestic violence with the focus on understanding the surrounding issues of society, government and masculinity. From the in depth qualitative interviews conducted the findings conclude that the help and support available for male victims is virtually non existent and that which does exist is of poor quality. The findings and literature in this area suggest the underlying reason for this lack of support is due to society and government not actively recognising domestic violence to be a male issue as well as a female issue, their only focus is towards female victims. Therefore male victims remain invisible. This societal repression has created stereotypes that impact upon the way authorities deal with domestic violence cases, in that they tend to discriminate against male victims. These stereotypes and discrimination cause male victims to feel reluctant to seek help. So, in turn, it seems domestic violence towards men is not a widespread problem hence there is no pressure for change. However this is not the case. This research piece develops these arguments fully to provide insight into the taboo subject of domestic violence against males.
Posted on: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 01:21:27 +0000
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