Deck 41: Making the Invisible Visible: Lgbtq Intimate Partner Violence

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a reason why there is a myth that LGBTQ IPV should not be discussed?

A) Acknowledging the existence of LGBTQ IPV may damage the perception that IPV could be abolished in a more gender-equal society.
B) Acknowledging the existence of LGBTQ IPV may further stigmatize LGBTQ people and provide some people with "evidence" as to why these relationships are "wrong."
C) Acknowledging the existence of LGBTQ IPV may divert funding away from addressing heterosexual, cisgendered IPV.
D) Acknowledging the existence of LGBTQ IPV might be misconstrued as evidence that gender is unrelated to IPV.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Mesinger describes a study by Brown and Groscup which found that IPV agency staff rated ______.

A) male-male and female-female IPV as less serious and less likely to worsen over time compared with different-gender IPV
B) male-male and male-female IPV as more serious and more likely to worsen over time compared with female-female IPV
C) female-male and female-female IPV as less serious and less likely to worsen over time compared with male-male IPV
D) male-male and female-female IPV as more serious and more likely to worsen over time compared with different-gender IPV

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Messinger shares Jai's story at the beginning of this reading in order to ______.

A) demonstrate the slow, often innocuous ways that intimate partner violence begins
B) demonstrate that men can be victims of intimate partner violence
C) explain the differences in intimate partner violence between India and the United States
D) demonstrate the increased danger that individuals face when their relationships are forced to remain invisible because of societal or familial expectations

Answer 3

D

Question 4

What is one reason why LGBTQ IPV is incorrectly perceived to be rare?

A) Females are generally seen as incapable of being abusers.
B) IPV in general is perceived to be rare.
C) LGBTQ persons are perceived to be non-violent liberals.
D) LGBTQ persons are a small percentage of the global population.

Question 5

Why is it particularly difficult for LGBTQ individuals to ask for help when facing intimate partner violence?

A) LGBTQ and heterosexual/cisgendered individuals face similar difficulties in asking for help by virtue of the abuse.
B) LGBTQ individuals are often demonized and are less likely to be believed.
C) LGBTQ relationships are often kept secret because of the stigma and dangers of being "out."
D) Intimate partner violence is rarely experienced by LGTBQ individuals.

Question 6

How many LGBTQ adults are estimated to live in the United States?

A) twelve million
B) nine million
C) four million
D) sixteen and a half million

Question 7

What percentage of transgendered people in Australia, Scotland, and the United States reportedly experienced physical IPV in their lifetimes?

A) 57%
B) 36-42%
C) 43-46%
D) 8-27%

Question 8

List the five myths and LGBTQ IPV. Then, using the examples provided in the reading, discuss one piece of evidence for each myth debunks the myth.

Question 9

According to Messinger, all of the following are potential reasons why LGBTQ IPV is incorrectly perceived as less severe EXCEPT ______.

A) victims are seen as more likely to be able to defend themselves if they are of similar strength and size
B) same-gender abusers are seen as more sympathetic and easier to identify with than different-gender abusers
C) same-gender violence is often perceived as two people trying to hurt each other, rather than a directional attack
D) same-gender relationships are perceived as less committed and less intimate

Question 10

Provide three reasons as to why Messinger believe we are failing LGBTQ IPV victims? Do you agree? What do you think can be done in order to better help and protect LGBTQ victims?