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Intimate partner violence (IPV) against women is a widespread issue with severe health impacts. Intersectionality reveals that race, sexual orientation, disability, and gender identity increase vulnerability to IPV and intimate partner homicide (IPH).

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sociology
  • Gender Studies

Background:

  • Intimate partner violence (IPV) against women is a prevalent form of gender-based violence (GBV) globally.
  • IPV has severe mental, physical, and reproductive health consequences for survivors.
  • Intersectionality is crucial for understanding heightened vulnerability among certain populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of IPV against women.
  • To examine IPV through the lens of intersectionality.
  • To review risk factors for intimate partner homicide (IPH).

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  • Literature review and synthesis.
  • Application of intersectionality as an analytical framework.
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