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Abstract
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AUTHOR'S ABSTRACT:
A tradition of silence has, and continues to constrain research on abuse in lesbian communities. This academic and community-based silence has limited the definitions, terminology, theories, and themes on lesbian partner abuse. While concern has been raised about individual actions and silence in the academy, this research establishes the role of community in mediating lesbians' individual and social experiences of silence and silencing abused lesbians. This thesis explores community's influence on silence and abused lesbians' identification with community. It concludes that community-inclusive theories and community-generated awareness, systems, and resources are crucial to breaking the tradition of silence on lesbian partner abuse. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Masters Abstracts International, 1996. Copyright © 1996 by Catherine Browning; University Microfilms International)
Homosexual Abuse Offender
Homosexual Abuse Victim
Homosexual Female
Homosexual Victim
Homosexual Offender
Adult Female
Adult Violence
Adult Offender
Adult Victim
Female Victim
Female Offender
Female Violence
Domestic Violence Victim
Domestic Violence Offender
Sociocultural Factors
Community Resources
Partner Violence
Violence Against Women
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