Abstract
Using a quantitative-qualitative mixed design, the current study investigated relationship violence within 35 gay male couples living in Santiago, Cuba. Informants narrated how violence was enacted within their relationship. Qualitative analyses revealed men's construction of masculinity and the sequelae of economic hardships-which led to economic emasculinization-were primary contributors to relationship abuse. Gendered interpretations to the display of heightened masculinity contributed to intimate partner violence. Enacted interpersonal violence was not meaningfully associated with alcohol consumption or to personality measures. We suggest the economic constraints that are perceived by couples to precipitate relational stress may be similar across heterosexual and gay/lesbian couples, and that the relational power accorded to economic privilege cannot be aligned fully by gender.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 153-178 |
Number of pages | 26 |
Journal | Sexuality and Culture |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2011 |
Keywords
- Domestic violence
- Gay men
- Intimate partner violence
- Same-sex couples
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gender Studies
- Cultural Studies