Sexual Coercion in Marriage: Narrative Accounts of Abused Mexican-American Women

Valdovinos, Miriam G.; Mechanic, Mindy B.

doi:10.1080/15313204.2017.1300437

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“…These data highlight gender norms that have served to perpetuate sexual coercion among married or co-habitating partners, namely: marriage entitles men to unconstrained sexual access to their spouse; men alone should initiate and decide the terms of sex; and women should never refuse sex with their husband or partner. As in other studies, many women reported engaging in unwanted sexual relations with their husbands to avoid other negative consequences-marital conflict, risk of extramarital affairs, and/or for fear of disappointing their spouses (Valdovinos and Mechanic 2017). As Jeffrey and Barata (2017) note, women may learn that their refusals are not taken seriously or simply choose to ignore or de-prioritise their own sexual and nonsexual desires.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 88%

Sexual coercion, consent and negotiation: processes of change amongst couples participating in the Indashyikirwa programme in Rwanda

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2018

Culture, Health & Sexuality

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Sexual coercion, consent and negotiation: processes of change amongst couples participating in the Indashyikirwa programme in Rwanda

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“…The first theme, "I died inside": Sexual abuse shaping lifelong IPV, refers to the ways in which sexual violence has been intertwined into the relationship, thus setting the stage for a lifetime of violence. Narratives of women feeling caught in a violent relationship are prevalent in other studies, mostly with younger victims of IPV and sexual abuse (Holmes et al, 2007;Lim et al, 2015;Valdovinos & Mechanic, 2017). However, the current findings highlight the way in which sexual violence has remained the primary focus of the relationship from the outset and into the aging years.…”

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confidence: 58%

“…Intimate partner sexual violence, like other forms of IPV, can be conceptualized as a form of coercive control transacted by one partner to assert power and control over the other, gaining compliance and/or capitulation to the abuser's wishes or demands (Bagwell-Gray et al, 2015;Mechanic et al, 2008). The dismissal of sexual violence within marital relations or a partnership may be rooted in patriarchal cultural scripts limiting female agency and sexual autonomy (Valdovinos & Mechanic, 2017). Intimate partner sexual violence is associated with physical IPV (Basile, 2008;Bennice et al, 2003) and with verbal and psychological abuse (Katz et al, 2015;Lichtenstein, 2005;Offman & Matheson, 2004).…”

Section: Sexual Violence Against Older Women In the Context Of Lifelong Ipvmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Possible explanations for the paucity of studies on this subject are cultural beliefs, such as the "rape by stranger danger" myth (Valdovinos & Mechanic, 2017) and the conviction that sex is both a private matter and a "conjugal duty." These perceptions contribute to global failures in labeling intimate partner sexual violence as a crime, whether by victims, society at large, or even by professionals, such as law enforcement or prosecutors (Logan et al, 2000;Martin et al, 2007).…”

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The Lived Experience of Older Women Who Are Sexually Abused in the Context of Lifelong IPV

Band‐Winterstein

Avieli

2021

Violence Against Women

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The present study explores the lived experience of older women who are sexually abused in the context of lifelong intimate partner violence (IPV). An interpretive phenomenological analysis was used, and semi-structured interviews were performed with 19 older women survivors of lifelong IPV and sexual violence. Three themes emerged: sexual violence shaping lifelong IPV, the occurrence of sexual violence in old age in the context of lifelong IPV, and cumulative insights and reflections on being a survivor of lifelong IPV and sexual violence. The transition to aging has a profound impact on the violent relationship dynamics and this should be considered in practical interventions.

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“…Cultural ideologies of femininity and hierarchical subordination of women have led to the assumption that a wife's duties are bounded by pain. Valdovinos and Mechanic (2017) interpret suffering as part of a mandatory life expectation for Latina women. This form of ideology may explain how women can condone their husbands' violence as a legitimate extension of their control.…”

Section: Social Suffering and Femininitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Exploring factors leading to the justification of marital rape among Ghanaian-Canadian married women

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Canada implemented Bill C-127 to eliminate sexual assault against wives in 1983, while Ghana criminalized marital rape in 2007. Although Ghana was late in establishing the Domestic Violence Act, which eliminated the idea that husbands can rape wives, there has been little to no legal report of marital rape in Ghana. This study explored the experiences and perceptions on the factors that lead to the justification of marital rape among Ghanaian-Canadian women. The study adopted a qualitative research approach and a descriptive case study design. The general research question was: What factors influence the justification of marital rape as perceived and experienced by Ghanaian-Canadian married women?A purposeful sampling procedure targeted Ghanaian-Canadian women living in Canada. A total of twenty (20) highly educated women participants within the ages of 28-63 were identified. A case study was pursued using semi-structured interviews. Telephone interviews were conducted with all the participants. The methods of data analysis of the interview data involved transcription, categorization, and coding for major themes. Major themes identified as factors that influence the justification of marital rape include the following: lack of confidence in the Ghanaian judicial system, exaggerated ideas of the effectiveness and ruthlessness of the Canadian judicial system in dealing with marital rape, economic instability, and women's immigration status. Hence, one major factor that helped achieve these findings was the comparative approach the participants identified by relating the Ghanaian society to their host country, which helped to examine differing influences of the identified themes.Ethical consideration to confidentiality and anonymity are demonstrated in this thesis with pseudonyms used for the participants in the discussion of the findings. The thesis concludes with vital recommendations such as the need for further research to uncover the factors leading to the justification of rape from diverse religious and non-religious groups and tribes of diverse nationalities living in Canada, and further research to investigate the support 3 services available within Canada's provinces and their response to domestic violence, especially with women of colour.

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Sexual Coercion in Marriage: Narrative Accounts of Abused Mexican-American Women

Cited by 6 publications

References 50 publications

Sexual coercion, consent and negotiation: processes of change amongst couples participating in the Indashyikirwa programme in Rwanda

Sexual coercion, consent and negotiation: processes of change amongst couples participating in the Indashyikirwa programme in Rwanda

The Lived Experience of Older Women Who Are Sexually Abused in the Context of Lifelong IPV

Exploring factors leading to the justification of marital rape among Ghanaian-Canadian married women

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