Lesbian relationships - Revision history

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			[[Lesbian relationships]] encompass a wide range of intimate partnerships between women, characterized by emotional, physical, and sometimes legal bonds. These relationships, like all intimate relationships, can be affected by domestic violence, a serious issue that has historically been under-researched and under-addressed in both academic and social service contexts. Understanding the prevalence, nature, and consequences of domestic violence within [[Lesbian relationships]] is critical for developing effective support systems and fostering awareness.
	Domestic violence within lesbian relationships is the pattern of violent and coercive behavior in a female same-sex relationship wherein a lesbian or other non-heterosexual woman seeks to control the thoughts, beliefs, or conduct of her female intimate partner. In the case of multiple forms of domestic partner abuse, it is also referred to as lesbian battering.[3]

			{{H2\|Prevalence of Domestic Violence}}
	The issue of domestic violence among lesbians has become a serious social concern,[4] but the topic has often been ignored, both in academic analyses and in the establishment of social services for battered women.[5] The CDC has stated that 43.8% of lesbian women reported experiencing physical violence, stalking, or rape by their partners. The study notes that, out of those 43.8%, two thirds (67.4%) reported exclusively female perpetrators. The other third reported at least one perpetrator being male, however the study made no distinction between victims who experienced violence from male perpetrators only and those who reported both male and female perpetrators. Similarly, 61.1% of bisexual women reported physical violence, stalking, or rape by their partners in the same study with 89.5% reporting at least one perpetrator being male. In contrast, 35% of heterosexual women reported having been victim of intimate partner violence, with 98.7% of them reporting male perpetrators exclusively.[6]
			Research indicates that lesbian women may face disproportionately high rates of intimate partner violence compared to their heterosexual counterparts. According to the CDC, 43.8% of lesbian women reported experiencing physical violence, stalking, or rape by their partners, with two-thirds (67.4%) of these cases involving exclusively female perpetrators. In contrast, 35% of heterosexual women reported similar experiences, with 98.7% of perpetrators being male. Similarly, 61.1% of bisexual women reported physical violence, stalking, or rape by their partners, with 89.5% of perpetrators being male. These statistics highlight significant disparities in the gender dynamics of abuse across different sexual orientations.

			A 2013 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey by the CDC further underscores these disparities, noting that the lifetime prevalence of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner was 43.8% for lesbians, compared to 35% for heterosexual women, 26% for gay men, and 29% for heterosexual men. These findings have been corroborated by other studies, including a survey by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) in 2012, which highlighted the broader context of gender-based violence across Europe.

			{{H2\|Historical Context and Social Challenges}}
			The issue of domestic violence within [[Lesbian relationships]] has long been marginalized in both academic discourse and social services. Historically, the focus on domestic violence has centered on heterosexual relationships, leading to a lack of tailored resources and support for lesbian and bisexual women. This gap has contributed to underreporting and inadequate responses to abuse within same-sex relationships. As noted by Ken Francis on Facebook, the National Violence Against Women survey found that 35.4% of lesbians experienced intimate-partner physical violence in their lifetimes, compared to 7.1% for heterosexual women. This stark contrast underscores the urgent need for inclusive research and policy frameworks.

			{{H2\|Implications and Resources}}
			The high rates of domestic violence among lesbian women have significant implications for public health, legal systems, and community support networks. Studies such as those published in Frontiers in Psychology and PubMed emphasize the need for culturally competent interventions that account for the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals. Organizations like StandFFOV and the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) provide essential resources, including practice guides and advocacy tools, to address intimate partner violence in [[Lesbian relationships]].

			For further reading, see:
		⚫	[[https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/if-youre-not-stragiht-youre-at-higher-risk-for-domestic-violence-180949988/\|Smithsonian Magazine]]
		⚫	[[https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01506/full\|Frontiers in Psychology]]
		⚫	[[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3138983/\|PubMed]]
		⚫	[[https://www.standffov.org/tdvam/abuse-in-lesbian-relationships/\|StandFFOV]]
		⚫	[[https://aifs.gov.au/resources/practice-guides/intimate-partner-violence-lesbian-gay-bisexual-trans-intersex-and-queer\|AIFS]]

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	On Facebook, Ken Francis noted:
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	<blockquote>The National Violence Against Women survey found that 35.4% of lesbians experienced intimate-partner physical violence in their lifetimes, compared with 7.1% for women for heterosexual women. The CDC’s 2013 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey reports that the lifetime prevalence of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner was 43.8% for lesbians, and 35% for heterosexual women, while it was 26% for gay men, and 29% for heterosexual men.</blockquote>

	FRA gender-based violence against women survey dataset, 2012.

⚫	https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/if-youre-not-stragiht-youre-at-higher-risk-for-domestic-violence-180949988/

⚫	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01506/full

⚫	https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3138983/

⚫	https://www.standffov.org/tdvam/abuse-in-lesbian-relationships/

⚫	https://aifs.gov.au/resources/practice-guides/intimate-partner-violence-lesbian-gay-bisexual-trans-intersex-and-queer

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Robert Brockway at 23:10, 8 August 2026

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	https://www.standffov.org/tdvam/abuse-in-lesbian-relationships/		https://www.standffov.org/tdvam/abuse-in-lesbian-relationships/

			https://aifs.gov.au/resources/practice-guides/intimate-partner-violence-lesbian-gay-bisexual-trans-intersex-and-queer

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Robert Brockway: Partial import from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Domestic_violence_in_lesbian_relationships&oldid=1203382664

2024-02-21T02:04:46Z

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Robert Brockway: Partial import from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Domestic_violence_in_lesbian_relationships&oldid=1203382664

2024-02-21T01:57:19Z

Partial import from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Domestic_violence_in_lesbian_relationships&oldid=1203382664

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			The CDC has stated that 43.8% of lesbian women reported experiencing physical violence, stalking, or rape by their partners. The study notes that, out of those 43.8%, two thirds (67.4%) reported exclusively female perpetrators.

	On Facebook, Ken Francis noted:		On Facebook, Ken Francis noted:

Robert Brockway at 01:55, 21 February 2024

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	https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3138983/		https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3138983/

			https://www.standffov.org/tdvam/abuse-in-lesbian-relationships/

	[[Category: Domestic Violence]]		[[Category: Domestic Violence]]

Robert Brockway at 01:46, 3 July 2023

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	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01506/full		https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01506/full

			https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3138983/

	[[Category: Domestic Violence]]		[[Category: Domestic Violence]]

Robert Brockway at 13:33, 3 December 2021

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	[[Category: Domestic Violence]]		[[Category: Domestic Violence]]
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	[[Category: Lesbian Relationships]]		[[Category: Lesbian Relationships]]

Robert Brockway at 13:32, 3 December 2021

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	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01506/full		https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01506/full

			[[Category: Domestic Violence]]
			[[Category: Featured Articles]]
			[[Category: Lesbian Relationships]]

Robert Brockway at 13:14, 23 June 2021

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	https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/if-youre-not-stragiht-youre-at-higher-risk-for-domestic-violence-180949988/		https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/if-youre-not-stragiht-youre-at-higher-risk-for-domestic-violence-180949988/

			https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01506/full

Robert Brockway at 13:03, 23 June 2021

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	FRA gender-based violence against women survey dataset, 2012.		FRA gender-based violence against women survey dataset, 2012.

			https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/if-youre-not-stragiht-youre-at-higher-risk-for-domestic-violence-180949988/