Gender-Based Violence and 2SLGBTQI+ Groups
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a pervasive public health issue that affects all Canadians, including Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, Métis); however, it is well-understood that GBV disproportionately affects certain social groups. An estimated one million Canadians aged 15 and older identi...
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| description | Gender-based violence (GBV) is a pervasive public health issue that affects all Canadians, including Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, Métis); however, it is well-understood that GBV disproportionately affects certain social groups. An estimated one million Canadians aged 15 and older identify with a sexual orientation other than heterosexual, and approximately 1 in 300 people identify as transgender or non-binary. In Canada, violence rooted in biphobia, homophobia, transphobia, and queerphobia results in disproportionately high levels of GBV experienced by Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex, and other individuals who identify outside of cisgender, heterosexual norms (2SLGBTQI+ people). The health impacts of GBV experienced by people who identify outside of gender and sexuality norms are profound, spanning mental and physical dimensions across the life course. This article employs an anti-oppression queer framework to provide a comprehensive overview of current knowledge and understandings of GBV in Canada concerning 2SLGBTQI+ people, emphasizing (1) the disproportionate risk of GBV faced by 2SLGBTQI+ communities within the context of Canadian social politics; (2) key links between the experiences of GBV among 2SLGBTQI+ people in Canada and associated health disparities; (3) current orientations to GBV policy, practice, and research, with an emphasis on contemporary, inclusive paradigms that shape equity-oriented health and social services; and (4) future directions aimed at eradicating GBV and addressing health inequities among 2SLGBTQI+ people in Canada. While much work remains to be done, the expansion of 2SLGBTQI+ inclusion in GBV prevention within the past five years points to a promising future. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-47e856d976794d49ace93bf8b43523d12025-08-20T02:04:44ZengMDPI AGSocieties2075-46982024-11-01141124210.3390/soc14110242Gender-Based Violence and 2SLGBTQI+ GroupsCara A. Davidson0Tara Mantler1Kimberley T. Jackson2Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Western University, London, ON N6A 3K7, CanadaSchool of Health Studies, Western University, London, ON N6A 3K7, CanadaArthur Labatt School of Nursing, Western University, London, ON N6A 3K7, CanadaGender-based violence (GBV) is a pervasive public health issue that affects all Canadians, including Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, Métis); however, it is well-understood that GBV disproportionately affects certain social groups. An estimated one million Canadians aged 15 and older identify with a sexual orientation other than heterosexual, and approximately 1 in 300 people identify as transgender or non-binary. In Canada, violence rooted in biphobia, homophobia, transphobia, and queerphobia results in disproportionately high levels of GBV experienced by Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex, and other individuals who identify outside of cisgender, heterosexual norms (2SLGBTQI+ people). The health impacts of GBV experienced by people who identify outside of gender and sexuality norms are profound, spanning mental and physical dimensions across the life course. This article employs an anti-oppression queer framework to provide a comprehensive overview of current knowledge and understandings of GBV in Canada concerning 2SLGBTQI+ people, emphasizing (1) the disproportionate risk of GBV faced by 2SLGBTQI+ communities within the context of Canadian social politics; (2) key links between the experiences of GBV among 2SLGBTQI+ people in Canada and associated health disparities; (3) current orientations to GBV policy, practice, and research, with an emphasis on contemporary, inclusive paradigms that shape equity-oriented health and social services; and (4) future directions aimed at eradicating GBV and addressing health inequities among 2SLGBTQI+ people in Canada. While much work remains to be done, the expansion of 2SLGBTQI+ inclusion in GBV prevention within the past five years points to a promising future.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/14/11/242gender-based violence2SLGBTQI+, Canadahealth equitygendersexual orientationsocial and policy implications |
| spellingShingle | Cara A. Davidson Tara Mantler Kimberley T. Jackson Gender-Based Violence and 2SLGBTQI+ Groups Societies gender-based violence 2SLGBTQI+, Canada health equity gender sexual orientation social and policy implications |
| title | Gender-Based Violence and 2SLGBTQI+ Groups |
| title_full | Gender-Based Violence and 2SLGBTQI+ Groups |
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| title_short | Gender-Based Violence and 2SLGBTQI+ Groups |
| title_sort | gender based violence and 2slgbtqi groups |
| topic | gender-based violence 2SLGBTQI+, Canada health equity gender sexual orientation social and policy implications |
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