Gender norms in the Chinese community in Melbourne, Australia: Family and community roles

Satyen, Lata; Dort, J van; Yin, Shiyuan

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“…The finding that partners' patriarchal beliefs predicted DV victimization lends support to the longstanding feminist propositions that DV occurs mainly in contexts where patriarchal ideologies are dominant (Jejeebhoy and Cook, 1997;Haj-Yahia, 2005;Satyen, 2021). In this study, women who believed that their partners viewed women in general as inherently inferior to men, legitimized male authority in public and private arenas, endorsed prescriptive gender roles, and condoned the use of violence for gender-role violation were more likely to be abused or controlled by their male partners.…”

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“…Prescriptive gender roles contribute to the incidence of domestic violence by positioning women as subordinate, with men therefore tasked with 'protecting' women and ensuring they uphold the gendered expectations and moral standards imposed on them (Haj-Yahia, 2005;Satyen, 2021). Indeed, physical violence is viewed as a common and acceptable response to women's "disobedience, " or failure to meet her husband's expectations (Jejeebhoy and Cook, 1997).…”

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“…For example, those who are younger, have more children, live in rural locations, have fewer years of schooling, or who are unemployed are more likely to experience DV during their lifetime (Sokoloff and Dupont, 2005), and may be less likely to seek help for DV (Leonardsson and San, 2017). Furthermore, migration has been identified as a key risk factor for DV (Satyen et al, 2018;UNODC, 2018;Satyen, 2021), through practical and cultural barriers to accessing help and support (Raj and Silverman, 2002;Colucci et al, 2013), as well as so-called 'backlash' factors, whereby men increase their use of violence and control following migration to more egalitarian locations, in response to the threatened loss of status and authority (Dasgupta and Warrier, 1996;Zavala and Spohn, 2010). In examining DV, it is therefore important to acknowledge the compounding effects of such factors, while underscoring the central role of patriarchy (Gundappa and Rathod, 2012).…”

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A global study into Indian women’s experiences of domestic violence and control: the role of patriarchal beliefs

Satyen,

Bourke-Ibbs,

Rowland

2024

Front. Psychol.

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Domestic violence (DV) is a serious and preventable human rights issue that disproportionately affects certain groups of people, including Indian women. Feminist theory suggests that patriarchal ideologies produce an entitlement in male perpetrators of DV; however, this has not been examined in the context of women from the Indian subcontinent. This study examined Indian women’s experiences of abuse (physical, sexual, and psychological) and controlling behavior across 31 countries by examining the relationship between the patriarchal beliefs held by the women’s partners and the women’s experience of DV. This study uses an intersectional feminist framework to examine the variables. Data from an online questionnaire was collected from 825 Indian women aged between 18 and 77 years (M = 35.64, SD = 8.71) living in 31 countries across Asia (37.1%), Europe (18.3%), Oceania (23.8%), the Americas (16.1%) and Africa (3.2%) and analyzed using a hierarchical linear regression. A majority of participants (72.5%) had experienced at least one form of abuse during their relationship, and over a third (35.1%) had experienced controlling behavior. In support of the central hypotheses, after controlling for potential confounders, women whose partners showed greater endorsement of patriarchal beliefs were less likely to have access to freedom during their relationship (ß = −0.38, p < 0.001) and were more likely to have been abused by their partner or a member of his family (ß = 0.34, p < 0.001). The findings of this study highlight the need to engage with men in Indian communities through culturally-tailored intervention strategies designed to challenge the patriarchal ideologies that propagate, justify, and excuse DV.

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A global study into Indian women’s experiences of domestic violence and control: the role of patriarchal beliefs

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Bourke-Ibbs,

Rowland

2024

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“…Though literature that considers the specific cultural norms that influence help-seeking is limited, several studies have indicated that gender roles that view women as responsible for family unity place an expectation on women to tolerate the abuse and place the needs of the family ahead of their own (Bui & Morash, 2007; Magnussen et al, 2011; Satyen, 2021; Satyen et al, 2020). These norms reflect a system of female subordination and passivity which silence women and create an unwillingness to seek help due to a fear of repercussions from the perpetrator and the community (Hunnicutt, 2009; Satyen et al, 2021).…”

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Influence of Cultural Norms on Formal Service Engagement Among Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence: A Qualitative Meta-synthesis

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Satyen

Toumbourou

2023

Trauma, Violence, & Abuse

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For victim-survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV), receiving help from formal services such as specialist family violence, health, or criminal justice services can be critical for their safety and well-being. Previous research has found cross-cultural differences in the rates of help-seeking behavior, with women from non-Anglo-Saxon communities less likely to seek formal help than Anglo-Saxon populations. This qualitative meta-synthesis has integrated qualitative evidence to examine the relationship between specific cultural norms and formal service engagement for female victim-survivors of IPV from non-Anglo-Saxon communities. A comprehensive search of seven databases was conducted for peer-reviewed articles published between 1985 to May 2021, in addition to searching gray literature. Thirty-five articles met the criteria for inclusion, representing 1,286 participants from 20 cultural groups. Based on a thematic synthesis approach, five key themes that captured specific cultural norms that influence formal service engagement were identified: (1) gender roles and social expectations, (2) community recognition and acceptance of abuse, (3) honor-based society, (4) the role of religion, and (5) cultural beliefs and attitudes toward formal services. These findings have important implications for responses to family violence, particularly concerning family violence education for non-Anglo-Saxon ethnically diverse communities and best-practice strategies to improve the cultural relevancy of formal service providers.

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“…On encountering different ideas about being female, migrant women might rethink gender roles following settlement in Australia. Satyen et al (2020) argue that gender roles have become more egalitarian in Australia, increasing opportunities to move beyond traditional feminine roles.…”

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Afghan women perceptions of gender roles, possibilities and barriers to change after settlement in Australia: A qualitative study

Afrouz

Crisp

Taket

2022

Qualitative Social Work

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Gender roles and gender stereotypes are culturally and socially constructed. Previous studies suggested that the Afghan community is a male-dominated and conservative society, where men are more visible in social activities, and women remain responsible mainly for household tasks. This research aimed to show Afghan women’ perceptions of gender roles and the possibilities for and barriers in Australian society to change those roles after their settlement in Australia. The study involved semi-structured interviews with 21 Afghan women who had been living in Australia between 6 months and 10 years. The interviews were conducted face to face or by telephone, in either Farsi (Persian) or English. An inductive thematic analysis was used to explore the data and build themes. Afghan women were aware of gender roles, patriarchy, and gender inequality, and they hoped to address those issues now as they live in a society that offers more freedom to women. Moving to Australia had enhanced women’s possibilities, self-confidence and skills and inspired many to go beyond traditional stereotypes and seek out options previously denied to them on the basis of their gender. However, their attempts at realising gender equality often met with the disapproval of their family or the wider Afghan community.

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Gender norms in the Chinese community in Melbourne, Australia: Family and community roles

Cited by 7 publications

References 21 publications

A global study into Indian women’s experiences of domestic violence and control: the role of patriarchal beliefs

A global study into Indian women’s experiences of domestic violence and control: the role of patriarchal beliefs

Influence of Cultural Norms on Formal Service Engagement Among Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence: A Qualitative Meta-synthesis

Afghan women perceptions of gender roles, possibilities and barriers to change after settlement in Australia: A qualitative study

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