Citation

Grant C. Penn State J. Law Internat. Aff. 2016; 4(2): 608-613.

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(Copyright © 2016, Pennsylvania State University)

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Abstract

Immigrant men who have been sexually, physically, emotionally and/or financially abused by their US Citizen spouses present very special issues for the practitioner. Common gender stereotypes, including perceptions of male roles and the belief that men are the typical aggressors can impede understanding of the male victim within a marital relationship. These impediments - whether conscious or not - can derail a successful VAWA petition for an otherwise deserving client.

Language: en