A violência no namoro em casais do mesmo sexo: discursos de homens gays

In terms of characteristics and dynamics, the violence occurring in intimate same-sex relationships is similar to that of couples of different sexes. The main objective of the present qualitative article is to portray the violence between same-sex pairs through representations of gay men. Thus, two...

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Main Authors: Rita Elísio, Sofia Neves, Rita Paulos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centro de Estudos Sociais da Universidade de Coimbra 2018-12-01
Series:Revista Crítica de Ciências Sociais
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Online Access:http://journals.openedition.org/rccs/8149
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Summary:In terms of characteristics and dynamics, the violence occurring in intimate same-sex relationships is similar to that of couples of different sexes. The main objective of the present qualitative article is to portray the violence between same-sex pairs through representations of gay men. Thus, two focus groups were established with 17 young men, aged 19 to 29 (M=24.06). After conducting a final content analysis, we conclude that despite the similarities shared by diverse couples, there are factors such as dual stigmatization, invisibility, and isolation that indicate how violence may be deeply hidden. The creation of support services and the training of professionals were offered as ways to combat violence, along with the meaningful inclusion of content on gender equality in school programs.
ISSN:0254-1106
2182-7435