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International Students and Gender-Based Violence.
Helen Forbes-Mewett1, Jude McCulloch2
1Monash University, Melbourne, Australia Helen.ForbesMewett@monash.edu.
Violence Against Women
|September 9, 2015
Summary
Media reports on public violence against male international students contrast with findings of common private violence against female students. Intersecting inequalities of gender, race, and class impact international students.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Criminology
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Media coverage frequently highlights public violence against male international students by strangers.
- This contrasts with perceptions that female international students face common private violence from known perpetrators.
- The international student status can compound existing inequalities related to gender, race, and class.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the discrepancy between media portrayals and lived experiences of violence among international students.
- To explore the intersectional factors of gender, race, and class in the context of international student safety.
- To discuss gender-based violence and existing support programs for international students.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research involving interviews with international students.
- Analysis of media reporting on violence against international students.
- Literature review on gender-based violence and support services.
Main Results:
- Interviewees reported prevalent gender-based violence against female international students in private settings by known individuals.
- Media narratives predominantly focus on stranger-perpetrated public violence, often targeting male students.
- Intersectional inequalities significantly shape the experiences and vulnerabilities of international students.
Conclusions:
- There is a critical need to address underreported forms of gender-based violence experienced by female international students in private spaces.
- Media representations of violence against international students may not fully capture the diverse realities and risks faced.
- Comprehensive support and education programs must consider the intersectional nature of inequalities impacting international students.
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